GRILLED
JALAPENO CHEESEBURGERS
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready in: 30 Minutes
Makes 4 cheeseburgers
Ingredients:
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 tsp. fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 and 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 thin tomato slices
4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to medium
heat.
2. In medium bowl, combine ground
beef, jalapeno pepper and chili powder, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
3. Shape beef mixture into four
1/2 inch thick patties.
4. Place patties on grid over
medium heat. Grill uncovered 14-16 minutes or until centers are
no longer pink, turning once. Check with a meat thermometer for
an internal temperature of 160°F.
5. Approximately 1 minute before
burgers are done, sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. cheese.
6. Place one slice tomato on
bottom half of each bun and top with burger. Close sandwiches
and serve. |