SOUTHWESTERN BURGERS

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"My husband requests these burgers weekly and loves every bite," notes Tina Green of Albany, Oregon. "I usually make extra dressing and keep it in the refrigerator to use on beef sandwiches or wraps."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 medium green pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 slices cheddar cheese
2 hamburger buns, split
2 slices tomato
2 slices onion
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cover and refrigerate until serving. , Grill green pepper, covered, over medium heat until skin blisters, about 6 minutes. With tongs, rotate pepper a quarter turn. Grill and rotate until all sides are blackened. Immediately place pepper in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Meanwhile, shape beef into two patties. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Peel off and discard charred skin from green pepper; remove stem and seeds. Cut pepper in half. Top each patty with green pepper and cheese; grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. , Grill buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Spread bun bottoms with mayonnaise mixture; top with burgers, tomato, onion and lettuce. Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.