Cheeseburger Tortillas

[BunnyLove 28]

I had something similar to this while travelling. It wasn't the greatest choice on the menu, but I knew I'd eat only a small amount, and my husband enjoyed it, too. It gave me an opportunity to play around with this at home, and to recreate it as something lower in fat.

Sauce

2 T low-fat Mayonnaise

2-1/2 t ketchup

1/2 t pickle relish

1/2 t yellow mustard

Tortilla

2 taco-size low-carb tortillas

1/2 pound lean ground beef, chicken, turkey, or a mixture

1/2 C low-fat shredded cheese (I like a combination of mozzarella and cheddar)

Seasonings to taste

Toppings

1 C shredded lettuce

1 chopped Tomato

1/4 C chopped onion (optional)

Pickle chips (optional)

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Stir together the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.

Cook the ground meat in a pan until done. I usually add a bit of Water to help break it down into smaller pieces. Drain any fat, then add seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic, etc.) to taste.

While the meat is cooking, grill the tortillas on both sides in a dry pan until they begin to brown and puff up. Set aside on a cookie sheet until the meat is done.

Spread the sauce on the tortillas evenly, followed by the meat. Sprinkle the cheese, being careful not to let it get too close to the edge. Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown.

Serve hot with the desired toppings. Serves two (or four if you're sleeved) as a very filling meal, but can be doubled, tripled, etc.

Totals - Whole Recipe / Per Tortilla

Calories: 416.5 / 208.3

Total Fat: 15.9 / 8.0

Saturated Fat: 5.4 / 2.7

Carbs: 30.4 / 15.2

Fiber: 10.2 / 5.1

Sugar: 9.4 / 4.7

Protein: 46.1 / 23.1

These totals are based on the following specific items: Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise, La Tortilla Factory Low-Carb Tortillas, 95% lean ground beef, and Mt. Olive dill pickle chips. They also add in all the toppings. Your mileage may vary.

[MinaT 669]

Thank you I'm saving the recipe!!

[SkinnyOnMe 81]

Can u take a pic next time so I can get the image? Is this like a pizza?

[BunnyLove 28]

Can u take a pic next time so I can get the image? Is this like a pizza?

Yes, it's like a pizza. I like it because it gives me the taste of a cheeseburger without all the bread. If I take a bit or two of anything bread-like I'm too full for "real" food so I can't risk it, but burgers are hand food for me, and a crisp tortilla fills the bill very nicely.

I'll try to remember the pics next time, but if you go to http://www.dennys.com/#/menu/menu-3 and look at their cheese Burger Flatbread, you'll see the inspiration. It tasted good but, when you look at their nutrition information, it's scary when you compare nutrition information: my version has 5 grams less fat, almost 3 grams less saturated fat, 3.6 grams more Fiber, and 13 grams more Protein.