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 FIRECRACKER BURGERS
WITH COOLING LIME SAUCE
Julie DeMatteo, NJ
Total preparation and cooking time: 35 minutes - Makes 4 servings
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1 1/2
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pounds ground beef chuck
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4
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sesame seed sandwich rolls, split, toasted
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1
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cup watercress or mixed spring greens
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Seasoning:
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1
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tablespoon curry powder
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1
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tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
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1
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teaspoon salt
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Sauce:
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1/2
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cup mayonnaise
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1/4
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cup plain yogurt
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1
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tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2
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teaspoons grated lime peel
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1/4
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teaspoon salt
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1. Combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly
but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Place patties on grid
over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium
(160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color,
turning occasionally.
2. Meanwhile combine sauce ingredients in small bowl; set aside.
3. Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place a burger on bottom half of each
roll; top evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches.
Nutrition information per serving:
600 calories; 38 g protein; 31 g carbohydrate; 35 g fat; 1,502 mg sodium; 125
mg cholesterol; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.7 mcg vitamin B12; 5.1 mg
iron; 8.5 mg zinc. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin,
vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.
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