This low-fat recipe offers a flavorful alternative to the high-fat American version.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 cup bulgur (or 1 cup cooked brown rice*)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 egg white
1 pound extra lean ground beef
Directions
Dry sauté (no oil or fats) onion and chili powder for 1 minute over medium heat.
Add bulgur (or cooked brown rice*)
Cook 1 minute more.
Add water and stir together.
Remove from heat.
Mix with remaining ingredients and form into 8 patties.
Grill or barbecue about 8 minutes per side, or until done.
* Top with low-fat yogurt or sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes or cucumbers, chopped green or red pepper, and chopped green onion.
