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Burgers on the grill are a summertime favorite. By using a lean ground sirloin, this delicious dish keeps fat and calories in check – and tastes great, too. The fixings on this layer on the flavor and make it feel like a decadent dish – read labels to choose smart dips and cheeses no matter what the menu to enjoy favorites while keeping health in mind.

Quesadilla Burgers

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Amount: 6 servings

Ingredients:
1 ½ pounds Jewel® 90% Extra Lean Ground Beef
½ cup thick ‘n chunky salsa
6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
6 tablespoons salsa con queso dip
6 tablespoons shredded Jewel® Pepper Jack Cheese
6 tomato slices
1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions:

1. Prepare grill to medium heat. In medium bowl, combine beef and salsa. Form into 6 oblong patties. Place burgers on grill. Grill, turning once, about 7-14 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F on an instant read thermometer.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon con queso on one half of a tortilla. Top with a burger, 1 tablespoon cheese, 1 tomato slice and lettuce. Fold tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. Heat a flat skillet over medium-high heat. Place 3 quesadillas on skillet. Cook until golden brown (about 1 minute). Flip and continue cooking until golden brown, pressing quesadilla together while cooking. Repeat with remaining burgers.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size 1 burger; Calories 400; Total Fat 19g; Saturated Fat 8g; Cholesterol 110mg; Sodium 560mg; Carbohydrates 17g; Fiber 0g; Protein 38g

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