Special Diet Information
Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Serve on a gluten-free hamburger bun.
"Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius."
-Matthew McConaughey
The refrigerator light goes on...
Burgers are good. Cheeseburgers are good. Stuffed cheeseburgers with jalapeno are, quite simply, amazing.
Jalapeno and Cheddar Stuffed Hamburger
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 1 burger
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
This recipe makes good leftovers.
| 2 ounces | reduced fat cheddar cheese (grated) |
| 2 Tbsp | fresh cilantro (coarsely chopped) |
| 2 Tbsp | pickled jalapeno (minced) |
| 7 ounces | 95% lean ground beef |
| 1/2 tsp | chili powder |
| 1/4 tsp | ground cumin |
Place the cheddar cheese, cilantro and jalapeno in a bowl and fold together until well blended.
Form into two small discs.
Place the ground beef, chili powder and cumin in a bowl and fold together until well blended.
Pat the hamburger mixture into 4 discs.
Place one of the cheese discs in between two of the hamburger discs.
Pat together to seal the cheese inside the burger.
Chill well.
When ready to cook, grill over a hot grill or under a broiler. Serve with lettuce, tomato and a hamburger bun.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 burger
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
| Calories 190 | Calories from Fat 66 |
| % Daily Value |
| Total Fat 7g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium 388mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrates 1g | <1% |
| Dietary Fiber <1g | 2% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 28g |
| Vitamin A 8% | Vitamin C 2% |
| Calcium 12% | Iron 18% |
| Vitamin K 2 mcg | Potassium 396 mg |
| Magnesium 30 mg | |