Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers with Seared Peppers and Onions

• 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (a palmful)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (half a palmful)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (from several sprigs)
• Several drops of hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning
• Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
• 1 1/3 pounds ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon ground chipotle powder (a palmful)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Several drops of hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning
• EVOO, for drizzling
• 1 tablespoon EVOO (once around the pan)
• 2 red and/or green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed out of the skin and chopped
• 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, seeded and chopped
• 2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa
• 8 crusty rolls, split

1. Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. For the beef fajita burgers: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, Worcestershire, chili powder, cumin, thyme, hot sauce, and grill seasoning.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 portions and make 4 patties, 1 inch thick.
4. Drizzle with EVOO.
5. Cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side for medium, or until desired doneness.
6. For the chicken fajita burgers: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce, and grill seasoning.
7. Divide the meat into 4 portions and form 4 big patties, 1 inch thick.
8. Drizzle the patties with EVOO and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are firm and cooked through.
9. To make the peppers and onions, heat a medium skillet over high heat.
10. Add EVOO and the bell peppers and onions.
11. Stir-fry the veggies, tossing them with tongs, to sear them at the edges.
12. Add the garlic and jalapenos.
13. Toss and turn the mixture for about 3 minutes, then add the salsa and toss for a minute longer.
14. Place the burgers on each bun bottom and top with 1/8 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/beef-and-chicken-fajita-burgers-with-seared-peppers-and-onions-374241 (may not work)