Southwestern Beef & Bean Burger Wraps
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Southwestern beef and bean burger wraps with quick guacamole, pepper jack, and salsa rolled into whole-wheat tortillas. A 25-minute broiled burger with refried beans mixed into the patty for extra flavor and fiber.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
8 minCOOK
15 minREADY
25 minThe move here is mixing refried beans straight into the ground beef. The beans add moisture and fiber, which means leaner 93% beef stays juicy instead of drying out under the broiler. Cilantro and chopped pickled jalapeños get folded in too, so the Tex-Mex flavor is in the patty itself, not just slathered on top.
A quick smashed guacamole pulls double duty. Ripe avocado mashed with prepared salsa and a pinch of garlic powder spreads like a sauce and binds the wrap together. Shredded romaine adds crunch. Pepper jack melts against the hot broiled burger and gets a little gooey by the time you take a bite.
Broil for 12 to 14 minutes on an upper rack until an instant-read thermometer hits 165°F (74°C). Roll tight, serve with lime wedges, and lunch is done.
Pro Tips
- Mix the beef and beans gently with your hands. Overworking makes the patties tough and rubbery.
- Shape patties oblong (roughly 5 by 2 inches) so they match the tortilla and roll cleanly without bulky ends sticking out.
- Warm the tortillas before assembling. Cold tortillas crack when you roll them. Thirty seconds in a dry skillet does it.
- Use a meat thermometer. Burgers with added beans look done on the outside before the center hits temp.
Variations
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken for a leaner wrap.
- Add a handful of shredded cabbage or pickled red onion for more crunch and acid.
- Spread the tortilla with chipotle mayo instead of guacamole for a smoky twist.
Ingredients
Directions
Position oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
Gently combine ground beef, beans, cilantro and jalapenos in a medium bowl (do not overmix).
Shape into four 5-by-2-inch oblong patties and place on the prepared pan.
Broil the patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, 12 to 14 minutes.
Meanwhile, mash together avocado, salsa and garlic powder in a small bowl.
Place tortillas on a clean work surface.
Spread each with the guacamole, then sprinkle with lettuce and cheese.
Top each with a burger and roll into a wrap.
Serve immediately, with lime wedges.
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