Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce

Beef, Burgers

Total Time: 35 minutes Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4 Source: National Beef Cook-Off® 2003

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck
4 sesame seed sandwich rolls split, toasted
1 cup watercress or mixed spring greens

Seasoning:
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon salt

Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally. 
Meanwhile combine sauce ingredients in small bowl; set aside. 
Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place a burger on bottom half of each roll; top evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches.

Notes

Nutrition

600 calories; 38 g protein; 31 g carbohydrate; 35 g fat; 1,502 mg sodium; 125 mg cholesterol; 8.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 3.7 mcg vitamin B12; 5.1 mg iron; 8.5 mg zinc. This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.