Zesty Southwest Burgers With Cilantro Slaw

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup rice ( or brown)
• 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 2 1/2 tablespoons hot and spicy taco seasoning mix
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 hamburger buns

Recipe

• 1 prepare rice according to package directions. let cool for 5 minutes.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine ranch dressing, cabbage, and cilantro. toss to combine; cover and refrigerate until serving.
• 3 in a large bowl, combine rice, ground chuck, and taco seasoning mix. form into four patties slightly larger than hamburger buns. heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add burgers and cook 10-12 minutes for medium-well, turning once.
• 4 to serve; on each hamburger bottom bun place a cooked burger, an equal amount of the slaw, and top bun.