SOUTHWESTERN BACKYARD BURGERS

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Whether you're in the stadium parking lot or on your patio, these Southwestern-style burgers are great on the grill. Sometimes I make six patties rather than eight because I like my burgers bigger and better! -Robert Hodges, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke, optional
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
8 slices pepper jack cheese
8 sesame seed hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices
Toppings of your choice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. , Grill buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 35g protein.