Southwest Burger

• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 pound
• sausage
• 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
• Mayonnaise or mustard, optional

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties.
2. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0 and juices run clear. Top each burger with a cheese slice.
3. Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with the lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise or mustard if desired.

green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic, salt, pepper, lean ground beef, pound, sausage, cheese, buns, tomato, avocados, mayonnaise

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/southwest-burger/ (may not work)