Beef & Bean Burger Avocado Wraps

Mmmm Burgers.  

If you ever want something a little different, and slightly more exciting than a plain old burger - these will do the trick.  

Healthy substitutions: lean ground beef and low sodium refried beans.  (Don't just blankly go for low fat beans - or low fat everything for that matter - often low fat means increased sodium = not good.  Beans naturally contain fat, but sodium kills your heart.  Read the label and find the best balance you can between sodium and fat.) 

I found this recipe through Pinterest at this site (and borrowed the picture) and slightly modified it to suit my experienced taste buds (ha). 

Beef & Bean Burger Avocado Wraps

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb lean ground beef (93%)
• 1 cup low sodium refried beans
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped jalapenos (I used fresh, but pickled would work)
• 2 avocados 
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped 
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup corn (canned, frozen, or fresh)
• 1 tbs lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 whole-wheat tortillas, warmed (see Tip)
• 2 cups shredded romaine, green leaf, or spinach 
• 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

Preparation

1. Position oven rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray (a broiler pan is a must if you don't use lean beef, the burgers need to be able to drain).
2. Gently combine ground beef, beans, cilantro, and jalapenos in a medium bowl (do not overmix). 
3. Shape into four 5-by-2-inch oblong patties and place on the prepared pan.
4. Broil the patties until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F, 12 to 14 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, mash avocado in small bowl, mix in red peppers, onion, corn, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
6. Place tortillas on work surface. Spread each with guacamole and then sprinkle with lettuce (or spinach) and cheese. Place burger on top in center, and roll in wrap.