Chipotle Burger
By Jackie Plant and Fraya Berg, from the June 2004 issue of Parents magazine

Customize these flavorful burgers by adding your favorite salsa -- mild, medium, or hot -- and more or less of the chipotle mayo.

Burgers
1 lb. ground sirloin
1 Tbs. ice water
1 tsp. salt
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
4 burger buns
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
4 Tbs. salsa

Chipotle Mayonnaise
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. lime juice
1 Tbsp. canned chipotle peppers, minced

Heat grill. In bowl, gently mix ground sirloin, ice water, and salt just to combine. Shape mixture into 4 patties.

In bowl, combine mayonnaise ingredients and set aside. Grill burgers 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Top with cheese for last 1 minute of grilling. Grill buns; spread each with 1 to 2 tsp. of chipotle mayonnaise. Place burgers in buns; top with avocado slices and salsa.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition per serving: 580 cal; 33g protein; 37g fat; 28g carb; 283 mg calcium; 2g fiber.