GRILLED TACO BURGERS

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Two family favorites come together to form south-of-the-border patties with a little kick.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 large tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup Old El Paso™ taco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
6 slices (1 oz each) pepper Jack cheese
6 burger buns, split
Olive oil cooking spray
3/4 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix crushed chips, taco sauce, salt, pepper and beef. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 5 inches in diameter. Press thumb in center of each patty, creating a slight indentation, until bottom of patty is about 1/2 inch thick.
Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn patties; cook about 5 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Top each patty with cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt.
Meanwhile, spray cut sides of buns with cooking spray. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill; cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
To serve, place cheese-topped patties on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce, tomato and top halves of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g