Spicy Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Ground Beef, Hamburgers, Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo , undrained
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons steak seasoning (McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning)
  • 0.5 (10 ounce) package cheddar cheese , cut into four thick slices (Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar cheese)
  • 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds
  • Toppings:
  • tomato , slices
  • red onion , slices
  • romaine lettuce leaf
  • yellow mustard
  • mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Process chipotle peppers in a blender until smooth; measure 4 teaspoons puree, reserving the remainder for another use, if desired.

  2. Combine 4 teaspoons puree, ground beef, and steak seasoning in a mixing bowl until blended (do not overwork the meat mixture).

  3. Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties; place 1 cheese slice on each of 4 patties.

  4. Top with remaining 4 patties, pressing edges to seal.

  5. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

  6. Grill, covered with grill lid, over med-high heat (350°-400°) 7-8 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink.

  7. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings.

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