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Grilled Taco Burgers
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 6
Recipe is from Betty Crocker.
Ingredients:
5 large tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup old el paso taco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs extra lean ground beef (at least 90%)
6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
6 hamburger buns, split
olive oil flavored cooking spray
3/4 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
Directions:
1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix crushed chips, taco sauce, salt, pepper and beef. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 5 inches in diameter. Press thumb in center of each patty, creating a slight indentation, until bottom of patty is about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn patties; cook about 5 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F Top each patty with cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt.
3. Meanwhile, spray cut sides of buns with cooking spray. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill; cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
4. To serve, place cheese-topped patties on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce, tomato and top halves of buns.
By RecipeOfHealth.com