Recipe - Maize Burgers

Stephen Ceideburg
1 pound Lean ground beef
2/3 cup Yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon Lime juice
1 Egg white
1 teaspoon Ground cumin, or to taste
2 teaspoon Chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Fresh jalapeno pepper *
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 cup Corn kernels **
1 cup Salsa
6 10inch flour tortillas
Shredded iceberg lettuce,
optional
Lime wedges for garnish

* seeded and finely chopped, or to taste (see note) ** frozen, or canned
and drained

The crunch of corn with your favorite salsa makes a delicious, lowerfat
Southwestern hamburger served on a flour tortilla with shredded lettuce and
lime wedges.

In a mixing bowl, mix lightly the ground beef, cornmeal, lime juice, egg
white, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and jalapeno. Shape into 6 large
thin patties and reserve on a sheet of wax paper.

Over mediumhigh heat, heat a 12inch skillet, then add the oil to coat the
bottom. Place patties in the hot skillet and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side,
turning once, until the meat is cooked through and the patties are a deep
golden brown.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine corn and salsa and heat. In the
microwave, heat flour tortillas wrapped in a cloth or on paper plates for
15 seconds on high.

To serve, place a cooked patty on a flour tortilla, top with a serving of
salsa and fold. Add shredded lettuce if desired. Serve a wedge of lime
alongside.

Note: When preparing fresh chilies, wear rubber gloves for protection
against oils that later can cause burning sensation on skin.

Makes 6 servings.

Cost: 80 cents per serving.

Per serving: 351 calories (22 percent from protein, 41 percent from
carbohydrate, 37 percent from fat), 20 grams protein, 37 grams
carbohydrate, 15 grams fat, 47 milligrams cholesterol, 301 milligrams
sodium. Exchanges: 2 bread, 2 meat, 1 One half fat.

From the Oregonian's FOODday, 1/26/93.

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg

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