Green-Chile Burgers with Fried Eggs

• 2 1/4 pounds ground chuck, preferably organic
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 pound mild American blue cheese, such as Maytag Blue Cheese, cut into 4 thin slices
• 4 large eggs
• 4 brioche buns, split
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Green-Chile Relish, warmed up

1. Light a grill.
2. Gently form the beef into 4 thick patties and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill over moderately high heat until lightly charred on the outside and medium-rare within, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Just before the burgers are done, top each one with a slice of cheese and let it melt.
5. Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet and brush it lightly with oil.
6. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook sunny-side up over moderate heat, about 4 minutes.
7. Spread the cut sides of the buns with the melted butter and toast on the grill.
8. Transfer the burgers to the buns.
9. Top with the Green-Chile Relish and the fried eggs and serve.

ground chuck, salt, blue cheese, eggs, buns, unsalted butter, vegetable oil, greenchile

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/green-chile-burgers-fried-eggs (may not work)