Western Burgers

The Western Burger includes jalapeños, onions and cilantro — and no bun.

Makes 4 servings

1 pound ground beef (93 percent lean or leaner)

1 jalapeño, seeded, chopped

2 teaspoons chopped onion

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves

1 tomato, sliced

1 avocado, sliced

1 onion, thinly sliced

Instructions: Combine ground beef, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, salt and black pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four ½-inch thick patties.

Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160 degrees, turning occasionally.

Place each burger on lettuce leaf. Evenly top with tomato, avocado and onion slices. Wrap lettuce leaves around burgers.

Per serving: 254 calories, 15 g fat, 75mg cholesterol, 137 mg sodium; 8 g carbohydrate; 4.8 g fiber; 24 g protein.

From Texas Beef Council