Spicy Texas Tuna Burgers

Submitted by CandyTX

"I believe this came out of an old weight watchers cookbook. I'm sure it's been changed a bit over the years, it's good!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 11 ounces canned tuna, drained
• 2⁄3 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
• 12 saltines, crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green chili pepper, chopped (small can)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 cups tomatoes, crushed or diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded

directions

1. Combine tuna, milk powder, saltines, onion, chili peppers, and egg.
2. Mix well and form into 6 equal burgers. Heat oil in pan, cook burgers.
3. Transfer to oblong baking dish.
4. Mix tomatoes and chili powder and pour over burgers.
5. Top with cheese.
6. Cover and bake until cheese is melted.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

These were delicious! I have never had burgers like this, but plan to make these again! I halved the recipe, using the one egg, so just added about 4 more crushed saltines. Thanks so much!