Combine Ground Beef, bread crumbs, garlic and chili powder in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into eight 1/2-inch thick mini patties.
Cook's Tip: One-half teaspoon chili powder may be substituted for chipotle chili powder.
Place patties on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 9 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 10 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Evenly top with cheese during last minute of grilling.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
Place burgers on bottoms of buns. Top with pickles and desired Toppings. Close sandwiches.
Test Kitchen Tips
Use a gentle touch with ground beef. Over-mixing will result in burgers, meatballs or meatloaves with a firm texture.
Safe Handling Tips
Safe Handling Tips:
Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, 8: 198 Calories; 39.6 Calories from fat; 4.4g Total Fat (2 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 1 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 42 mg Cholesterol; 245 mg Sodium; 18 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.2 g Dietary Fiber; 5.2 g Total Sugars; 16 g Protein; 5 g Added Sugars; 77 mg Calcium; 2.4 mg Iron; 200 mg Potassium; 0.1 mcg Vitamin D; 0.1 mg Riboflavin; 2.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.2 mg Vitamin B6; 1.1 mcg Vitamin B12; 95 mg Phosphorus; 2.8 mg Zinc; 10.1 mcg Selenium; 37 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Vitamin B12, and Zinc; and a good source of Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
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