Grilled Santa Fe Burgers

Customer Rating: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes; Grill Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1	pound	lean ground beef or ground turkey

1	cup	(8 ounce) Mexican Blend cheese, divided

1/2	cup	salsa, divided

1/4	cup	crushed tortilla chips

1/4	cup	thinly sliced green onions

1	teaspoon	ground cumin or chili powder

1/2	teaspoon	garlic salt

4		hamburger buns, split or sourdough bread

		Lettuce

1		tomato, cut into 4 slices

Directions:

1. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, 3/4 cup cheese, 1/4 cup salsa, tortilla chips, green onions, cumin and garlic salt; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties, 1/2-inch thick (about 4 inches in diameter).

2. Grill or broil patties on oiled rack 5 to 6 inches from heat source 5 minutes on one side; turn and cook 5 minutes more or until internal temperature reaches 160 F. Grill or lightly toast hamburger buns in broiler.

3. Place burgers on buns; top with remaining 1/4 cup salsa; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Serve with lettuce and tomato.

Customer Comments

Charlotte E Warsaw, Mo

“These burgers went over bigtime with my family. There's a tasty "kick" with each bite!”

Lisa G Hudson, NY

“These were great! They were very moist and the flavors were perfect together. It really made the plain, sometimes dry "turkey burger" taste great!!!”

Elandra L Marshall, AR

“Loved this recipe, nice and flavorful. ”