Sassy Southwestern Burgers

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 6 tablespoons salsa
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (from a 1.25 oz. package)
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese

1. Fire up the grill.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, 2 tablespoons of the salsa and the taco seasoning mix; mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into 4 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
4. When ready to grill, place the patties on a gas grill over medium heat or on a charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals.
5. Cook 11 to 13 minutes or until the patties are thoroughly cooked, turning once.
6. Place 1 slice of cheese on each patty; cook an additional 1 minute or until cheese is melted.
7. You might want to toast the buns slightly on the grill at the same time.
8. Place the patties on the bottom halves of the buns.
9. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the salsa and add the top portion of the bun.

lean ground beef, salsa, taco seasoning mix, buns, pepper cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sassy-southwestern-burgers-116843 (may not work)