Green Chile Burgers

Ingredients:

•    1 1/4 pounds ground beef
•    1 clove garlic crushed and finely minced
•    1/8 teaspoon ground black or seasoned pepper
•    1 teaspoon ground chile mild
•    1/2 teaspoon salt
•    4 slices Monterey Jack cheese or 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend of cheeses
•    4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
•    1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chili peppers, drained
•    4 large slices sweet onion
•    1 medium tomato, sliced
•    4 leaves lettuce, romaine or your favorite
•    chunky salsa, fresh or good purchased salsa

Directions:

Mix lean ground beef with garlic, pepper, ground chile, and salt in a large bowl. Shape into 4 flat patties. Preheat broiler or grill, then cook burgers about 4 inches from heat, turning when halfway done.
Cook until very little or no pink remains. Just before serving, place a slice of cheese or grated cheese on each burger. Top each bun with a hamburger patty and cheese, green chile peppers, an onion slice, tomato slice, and lettuce leaf. Serve burgers with a dish of salsa on the side.
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