Cheeseburger Mexicana

Health score
19%
Cheeseburger Mexicana
30 min.
5
919kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a delightful twist on a classic favorite? Introducing the Cheeseburger Mexicana, a mouthwatering fusion that combines the hearty goodness of a cheeseburger with the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a quick and satisfying meal that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family.

Imagine tender ground beef simmered to perfection, enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce, and served over a bed of crispy tortilla chips. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors, enhanced by zesty salsa and cool sour cream. With the added crunch of slightly crushed tortilla chips and the option to top it off with sliced olives and green onions, this dish is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters.

Not only is the Cheeseburger Mexicana a crowd-pleaser, but it also packs a punch with its nutritional profile, boasting a balanced mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you're looking for a hearty main course for dinner or a unique dish to serve at your next lunch gathering, this recipe is a surefire way to bring smiles to the table. So grab your frying pan and get ready to indulge in a deliciously satisfying meal that celebrates the best of both worlds!

Ingredients

  • pound ground beef lean
  • 1.5 cups water hot
  • cups milk 
  • package beef pasta skillet meal 
  • cups tortilla chips crushed
  • 1.3 cups salsa 
  • 0.7 cup cream sour
  • serving olives ripe sliced
  • serving spring onion sliced

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  2. Stir in hot water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box).
  3. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  5. Remove from heat and uncover (sauce will thicken as it stands).
  6. Arrange 1 cup tortilla chips on each of 5 serving plates. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture over tortilla chips on each plate. Top each with 1/4 cup salsa and about 2 tablespoons sour cream.
  7. Sprinkle with olives and onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories919kcal
Protein15.19%
Fat37.25%
Carbs47.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14
Glycemic Load
1.75
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
26.885217272717%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:918.65kcal
45.93%
Fat:38.64g
59.44%
Saturated Fat:10.28g
64.25%
Carbohydrates:110.99g
37%
Net Carbohydrates:102.48g
37.26%
Sugar:11.11g
12.35%
Cholesterol:86.05mg
28.68%
Sodium:1765.96mg
76.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.46g
70.92%
Phosphorus:581.66mg
58.17%
Zinc:6.85mg
45.66%
Vitamin B12:2.62µg
43.73%
Vitamin B3:8.38mg
41.91%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.5%
Vitamin E:5.43mg
36.21%
Magnesium:142.48mg
35.62%
Selenium:24.46µg
34.95%
Fiber:8.52g
34.07%
Vitamin B1:0.5mg
33.44%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.45%
Calcium:304.36mg
30.44%
Vitamin K:30.33µg
28.89%
Iron:4.94mg
27.45%
Potassium:939.11mg
26.83%
Vitamin B5:2.55mg
25.45%
Vitamin A:692.3IU
13.85%
Copper:0.25mg
12.37%
Vitamin D:1.16µg
7.76%
Folate:23.66µg
5.92%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.59%
Vitamin C:1.74mg
2.1%