Cha Cha Burgers

Description: Mexican style BBQ grilled hamburgers with adjustable heat. You can broil or pan fry and sub your favorite toppings.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chunky salsa (mild, hot, or extra spicy)
• 1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (plain or jalepeno)
• 4 tablespoons sour cream
• 4 slices tomatoes
• leafy green lettuce or finely shredded cabbage

Steps:

1. Combine beef, salsa, tortilla chips, chili powder and salt and shape into 4 patties.
2. Place the top halves of the buns, cut side up in a shallow metal baking pan (I use disposable foil pans) top with cheese and cover with foil.
3. BBQ grill the burgers 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
4. After the first 5 minutes, place the bun pan over indirect heat for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
5. To assemble, place the burgers on the bun bottoms, top each with 1 tbls sour cream, 1 tomato slice, lettuce or cabbage and the other bun halves cheese side down.