Pepper Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

Recipe Index: Main Courses > Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground beef -- 80% lean
2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese w/jalapeno
-- peppers-thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns -- split
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices ripe tomato

Directions
Divide ground beef into 8 equal portions; shape each into 4-inch diameter patties. Place equal amount of cheese in center of 4 patties. Top with
remaining 4 patties; press edges together to seal securely. Place patties on grid over medium coals (see notes). Grill 10 to 12 minutes or to desired doneness, turning once. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toast buns on grill 1 minute, if desired. Arrange 1 lettuce leaf on each bun bottom; top each with 1 burger and 1 tomato slice. Cover with bun tops.

Notes
Two ounces Monterey Jack cheese and 1/4 cup canned chopped green
chilies, drained, may be substituted for Monterey Jack cheese with
jalapeno peppers. To check temperature, cautiously hold hand about 4
inches above coals. Medium coals will force removal of hand in 4 seconds.

Recipe By : National Cattlemen's Beef Association & Susan Parenti