Jalapeno Swiss Burgers

Name: Jalapeno Swiss Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 4 slices Swiss cheese; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 to 3 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; Optional: Lettuce leaves and ketchup

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Mexican culture greatly influences our cuisine, and we eat a lot of spicy foods. In this recipe, the mellow flavor of Swiss cheese cuts the heat of the jalapenos.—Jeanine Richardson, Floresville, Texas

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
4 slices Swiss cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Optional: Lettuce leaves and ketchup

Directions

1. Shape beef into 8 thin patties. Top 4 patties with cheese, onion and jalapenos. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal.
2. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear, 8-9 minutes on each side. Serve on buns. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 665 calories, 37g fat (16g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 423mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 55g protein.

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