Too often Christians deal with the pain like an atheist, as if God were not involved. We don’t take our lives, but we live the rest of our lives as an empty, depressed, defeated soul. We find no pleasure in living. The minimal tasks become burdens. We are of little use to God or others. We mope around with long faces and oftentimes self-medicate ourselves with chemicals, spending addictions and withdrawal from others. I think it goes without saying that this lifestyle shows no faith in God’s good providence, brings Him dishonor and results in a miserable life.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Eggs, Vegetables		Meats	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

		Stephen Ceideburg
1	lb	Lean ground beef
2/3	c	Yellow cornmeal
1	tb	Lime juice
1		Egg white
1	ts	Ground cumin, or to taste
2	ts	Chili powder
		Salt and pepper to taste
1		Fresh jalapeno pepper *
1	tb	Vegetable oil
1	c	Corn kernels **
1	c	Salsa
6		10-inch flour tortillas
		Shredded iceberg lettuce, optional
		Lime wedges for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

* seeded and finely chopped, or to taste (see note) ** frozen, or canned
and drained
The crunch of corn with your favorite salsa makes a delicious, lower-fat
Southwestern hamburger served on a flour tortilla with shredded lettuce and
lime wedges.
In a mixing bowl, mix lightly the ground beef, cornmeal, lime juice, egg
white, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and jalapeno. Shape into 6 large
thin patties and reserve on a sheet of wax paper.
Over medium-high heat, heat a 12-inch skillet, then add the oil to coat the
bottom. Place patties in the hot skillet and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side,
turning once, until the meat is cooked through and the patties are a deep
golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine corn and salsa and heat. In the
microwave, heat flour tortillas wrapped in a cloth or on paper plates for
15    seconds on high.
To serve, place a cooked patty on a flour tortilla, top with a serving of
salsa and fold. Add shredded lettuce if desired. Serve a wedge of lime
alongside.
Note: When preparing fresh chilies, wear rubber gloves for protection
against oils that later can cause burning sensation on skin.
Makes 6 servings.
Cost: 80 cents per serving.
Per serving: 351 calories (22 percent from protein, 41 percent from
carbohydrate, 37 percent from fat), 20 grams protein, 37 grams
carbohydrate, 15 grams fat, 47 milligrams cholesterol, 301 milligrams
sodium. Exchanges: 2 bread, 2 meat, 1 1/2 fat.
From the Oregonian's FOODday, 1/26/93.
Posted by Stephen Ceideburg
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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