Southwestern Cheeseburgers W W Food

SOUTHWEST BURGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top each burger with a cheese slice. , Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with the lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise or mustard if desired.

SOUTHWESTERN STUFFED CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Mix ground beef, onion and chilies. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Mound about 1/4 of chopped mushrooms on center of 4 of the patties. Top each with 2 slices of cheese. Place remaining beef patties on top; pinch edges to seal securely.
• 2. Cover and grill patties 4 to 5 inches from medium coals 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until burgers are slightly firm when pressed in center. Serve on hamburger buns with taco sauce or salsa and, if desired, sliced onions.

SIZZLING SOUTHWEST BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, taco seasoning mix, bell pepper and onion using your hands. Form into 6 patties.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook burger patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place buns cut side down onto the grill to toast during the last minute or so. Top each burger with a slice of cheese before removing from the grill. Serve burgers on toasted buns topped with salsa and sour cream.

INSIDE-OUT CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler.
• Combine cheeses & set aside.
• Using hands, mix meat , sauces, & spices in a large bowl. Shape into 8 thin patties. Pile about 2 tablespoons of cheese on 4 patties, leaving 1/2" clear edges. Layer another pattie on top. Press edges together to seal cheese inside.
• Spray paper towl with cooking spray & wipe on grill.
• To grill: Grill patties over medium-high heat, 4-6 minutes per side (till cooked through) then remove from heat & let stand 5 minutes before serving.