Southwestern Burgers

By ccavins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
• 4 slices Monterey Jack or pepper
• Jack cheese
• 4 Kaiser or other sandwich rolls, split
• 4 tomato slices
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 8 slices center-cut bacon, cooked
• pickled jalapeno chile slices (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large
bowl; mix well. Shape into 4 patties.

2. Grill patties, covered, over high heat
(450° to 600°) for 5 minutes. Turn patties
over; grill 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked
to desired degree of doneness. Place ~
1 cheese slice on each patty; grill 1 more
minute or until cheese melts.

3. Place rolls, cut-sides down, on grill rack;
cover and grill 1 minute or until toasted.
Place 1 patty on bottom half of each roll;
top with tomato, avocado, bacon,
jalapenos, if desired, and top halves of
rolls.

Makes 4 servings.