1/3cuplight ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade),click here for directions for making homemade dressing
1tsp. honey
1lb. lean ground beef
1Tbsp. chili powder
1/2tsp. garlic powder
1/2tsp. salt
1/8tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2tsp. ground cumin
2Tbsp. canola or vegetable oil
6whole wheat hamburger buns (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed)toasted (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Put it in the freezer for 5 minutes to cool.
To make the cilantro slaw, in a large bowl, combine the cabbage, cilantro, ranch dressing, and honey. Refrigerate it until ready to serve (can be made up to 24 hours in advance).
In a large bowl, using your hands, thoroughly combine the meat, rice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin, and then form the meat mixture into 6 round flat patties (can be made up to 24 hours in advance).
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet or heavy skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium to medium-high heat.
Cook the patties for 10 – 12 minutes, turning once or twice, until they are cooked through (and have an internal temperature of 160 degrees).
To serve, place each patty on a bun, toasted if desired, and top it with a spoonful of the slaw.
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Cook the rice, shred the cabbage if necessary, mince the cilantro, prepare and refrigerate the ranch dressing if making your own, make the slaw and refrigerate, combine the dry spices, combine the meat mixture, shape the patties and refrigerate.Scramble Flavor Booster: Double the garlic powder and cayenne pepper and/or add celery seed to the slaw.Tip: Go through your spices once a year to see what needs to be thrown away or replenished. A good way to test older spices is to smell them. The aroma should be fairly deep. If it smells muted or dull, opt for a new bottle the next time a recipe calls for it.Nutritional Information Per Serving (% based upon daily values): Calories 485, Total Fat: 18g, 27.5%; Saturated Fat: 4g, 18%; Cholesterol: 53mg, 17.5%; Sodium: 806mg, 33.5%; Total Carbohydrate: 56g, 18.5%; Dietary Fiber: 5g, 19.5%; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 25gLike this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!
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