Southwest Beef and Black Bean Burger
By Rick T. from Nixa High School, Nixa, Missouri.
Description
A mixture of Beef and Black Beans, seasoned with flavors of the Southwest. Served on a warm Whole Wheat Bun and topped with Mozzarella Cheese and sauteed Red, Green and Yellow Sweet Peppers. Condiments include your choice of toppings including: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Jalapeno, Chipotle Mayonnaise and Salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 sandwich
| Calories | 354 |
| From Fat | 29.23%% |
| From Saturated Fat | 9.85%% |
| From Sugar | 6.17%% |
| Sodium | 558.47mg |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | 6 servings | 50 servings |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Ground 80/20 Raw | Lb/1 | Lb/8.375 |
| Black Beans, canned, drained | Oz/4.5 | Lb/2.5 |
| Jalapeno Peppers, canned | Cup/1/4 | Cups/2 1/2 |
| Onion | Cup/2/3 | Qt/1 |
| Chili Powder | tsp/3/4 | TBSP/1.66 |
| Black pepper, Cracked | tsp/1/2 | TBSP/1.165 |
| Cilantro, fresh | sprigs/2 | sprigs/9 |
| Garlic Powder | tsp/1/4 | tsp/2 |
| Shredded Mozzarella, Part Skim | Oz/1.5 | Oz/12.5 |
| 53% WG Hamb Buns, 4" Sara Lee | Each/6 | each/50 |
| Chipotle Mayonnaise-Red Calorie | TBSP/6 | TBSP/50 |
| Tri Color Bell Pepper Blend, fresh | Oz/6 | Lb/3.125 |
| Iceberg Lettuce, shredded | Cup/3/4 | Qts/1 1/2 |
| Red Ripe Tomato, 1/4" thick slice | slices/12 | slices/100 |
| Salsa, medium | Oz/1.25 | Oz/10 |
Preparation
1)Measure out 1/8th of the onion slices, mince and set aside. Reserve the remaining amount for topping/condiment.
2)Measure out 1/8th of the Jalapeno Peppers, mince and set aside.Reserve the remaining amount for topping/condiment.
3)Thouroughly mix together the Ground Beef, Black Beans, the 1/8th of Onion and Jalapeno, Cilantro, Chili Powder, Garlic Powder and Black Pepper.
4)Portion into 3 ounce patties, place on sheet pan and bake at 300 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
5)Remove and top with 1/4 ounce Mozzarella cheese, continue baking until cheese is melted.
6)Separately, saute Three Pepper Blend strips until firm tender and hold warm for service.
Serve each sandwich as follows:
1 53% Whole Grain Hamburger Bun, 1 Burger Patty, 1/4 oz Mozzarella Cheese, Pepper Blend.
Toppings provided for self service: Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, Sliced Onion, Sliced Jalapeno, Salsa and Chipotle Mayonnaise.
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