El Paso Burgers

• 1 1/2 lbs ground round
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can mild, chopped green chilies
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 ounces monterey jack cheese, sliced thin
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted

1. Mix ground chuck with chilies, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and blend well, but gently.
2. Form into 6 patties and grill, uncovered, about 4 inches from medium coals or other heat source until cooked to the degree desired.
3. Turn once half way through cooking time.
4. (To yield a juicy burger, do not mash burgers with spatula and check temperature with thermometer or T-stick.) One minute before burgers are done, add cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted.
5. Serve with grilled corn on the cob and a freshly tossed salad.

ground round, green chilies, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, cheese, buns

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/el-paso-burgers-21233 (may not work)