Mexican Chili-Cheese Burgers

By Bostoncook

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground round
• 1 cup chopped plum tomato
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 slices monterey jack cheese, reduced fat, or cheddar, (3/4-ounce)
• 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
• 4 hamburger buns (1-1/2-ounce)
• 4 iceberg lettuce leaves
• 8 slices tomato (1/4-inch-thick)
• Grilled onions (optional)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping into 1/2-inch-thick patties.

2. Prepare grill.

3. Place patties on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until done.

4. Place 1 cheese slice on top of each patty; cover and grill an additional minute or until cheese melts.

5. Spread 1 tablespoon of sour cream over top half of each bun, and set aside. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top each with lettuce, tomato, onions (if desired), and top half of bun.

Excellent. Yum! And easy. Repeaters.