Jalapeno Cheeseburgers

(from tnhoneypot21’s recipe box)

A spicy cheeseburger variation custom-made for the grill. Serve these with salsa instead of ketchup, if you prefer.

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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 16 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Beef, LC

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons seeded, chopped jalapeño pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican seasoning
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or another mild cheese
  • 4 thick slices tomato
  • 4 hamburger buns, split, toasted

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, combine the ground beef, jalapeno pepper, and Mexican seasoning and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.

  2. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill so that the coals are medium-hot.

  3. Grill the burgers uncovered for 14 to 16 minutes or until no longer pink in the center. Approximately 1 minute before the burgers are done, sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheeese.

  4. Place 1 slice tomato on bottom half of each bun and top with a burger.

  5. Close and serve immediately with ketchup, salsa, pickles and all the usual trimmings.

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