Burger Recipes – Tex-Mex Burgers

A couple of canned products from the Mexican section of your supermarket make these Southwestern-style burgers a cinch to make.

Ingredients:

• 1-1 1/2 lbs (450-675 g) ground beef, preferably chuck
• 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, or to taste
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) shredded Monterey Jack or other mild cheese
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) canned roasted green chili peppers
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) (optional)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) chili powder
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with your hands.  Form gently into 4 to 6 patties and grill over hot coals, pan-fry, or broil until cooked through, turning once halfway through cooking.

Serves 4 to 6.