UNSTUFFED JALAPENO POPPER BURGERS

Unstuffed Jalapeno Popper Burgers image

Provided by Eve Peterson

Categories Burgers

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 jalapeo peppers, seeded and finely chopped
4 tsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 lb ground beef
4 slice frozen garlic texas toast
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, halved and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp butter
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/2 c garlic herb cheese spread

Steps:

1. Mix first five ingredients in a large bowl. Combine beef over mixture and mix well, shape into four oval patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 and juices run clear. Meanwhile prepare texas toast according to pkg. directions. Saute onions and red peppers in butter in a large skillet until tender, spoon onion mixture obto toast slices, top each with a burger, avocado slices and cheese spread.