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“These tasty stuffed burgers are perfect July 4th fare,” suggests field editor Kelly Williams of LaPorte, Indiana. “They’re great with a cool, creamy macaroni salad and an icy cold drink!”

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Firecracker Burgers Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chunky salsa
4 frozen breaded cheddar cheese jalapeno peppers, thawed
1/4 cup guacamole
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
4 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup salsa con queso dip
1/4 cup sliced plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
4 thin slices sweet onion

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beef and salsa. Shape into four patties. Place a jalapeno in the center of each; wrap beef around jalapeno, forming a ball. Reshape into patties, about 3-1/2 to 4 in. in diameter and 1 in. thick.
Grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
Spread guacamole over toasted side of bun tops. On each bun bottom, layer with lettuce, a burger, con queso dip, tomatoes, olives and onion; replace tops. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Firecracker Burgers in Taste of Home June/July 2006, p6

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Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2010 by kristinscotth

I must warn you... this burger is very messy to eat, but it's so worth it! I love it. I make my own nacho sauce, instead of the store-bought, which I like better. I think these are delicious and definitely worth trying.

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by Sandi2460

This burger was outstanding, will definitely be making this recipe again.