Betty's Burgers
"I dreamed up these cheese- and vegetable-stuffed burgers for a family barbecue years ago," recalls veteran cook Betty Canoles of Atascadero, California. "They're delicious grilled or pan-fried. You bite into a surprise."6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 6 thin slices cheddar cheese
- 1 large green pepper, julienned
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 6 thin slices Swiss cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- lettuce leaves
- 6 hamburger buns, split
Directions
- Shape beef into 12 thin patties. Top six patties with a slice of
- cheddar cheese, green pepper strips and a slice of onion, tomato and
- Swiss cheese. Top each with another patty and seal edges. Season to
- taste.
- Grill beef, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat
- for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°
- and juices run clear. Serve on lettuce-lined buns. Yield: 6
- servings.
Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.