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Hot 'n' Spicy Burgers

Source of Recipe


Tri-City Herald






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb. lean ground beef
  
• 1-1/2 tsp seeded, chopped jalapeno pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/8 tsp pepper
  
• 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  
• 4 thin tomato slices
  
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
  
• Condiments: barbecue sauce, salsa-style catsup, salad dressing, or gourmet mustard
  
• Toppings: sprouts, bell peppers, sliced cucumbers, Cheddar cheese, or smoked gouda
  






Instructions



1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, jalapeno pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties. For the juiciest burgers, handle ground beef as little as possible when shaping into patties.
   
   
2. Place patties on grid over medium coals. Grill 7 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink and juices run clear, turning once (don't be tempted to flatten burgers with a spatula, as this forces out flavorful juices). Sprinkle 1 tablespoon shredded Monterey Jack cheese on each burger 1 minute before end of cooking time.
   
   
3. Spread toasted buns with condiments of choice, place tomato slice on bottom half of each bun; top with each burger and desired toppings. Close with top half of bun.
   
   Makes 4 servings.