Stuffed Southwestern Burgers

In ‘400 Best Sandwich Recipes’

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  fajita seasoning mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4  slices monterey jack pepper cheese
• 4  whole-grain  buns, split and toasted

• Toppings (optional)

•  lettuce
•  tomatoes, slices
•  red onion, slices
•  avocado, slices
•  salsa

Directions

1. Preheat greased barbecue grill to medium.
2. In a large bowl, combine beef, fajita seasoning and pepper.
3. Shape into 8 equal patties, about ¾ inch thick.
4. Top 4 patties with cheese, tearing cheese slices as needed to fit patties.
5. Cover with remaining patties, pressing edges to seal.
6. Place hamburgers on grill, close lid and grill, turning once, for 8-10 minutes per side until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 160 degrees.
7. Serve in buns with desired toppings.