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Preheat grill pan or large nonstick griddle pan over medium high to high heat.
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Brush mushroom caps with damp towel to clean them.
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Scrape away gills with a spoon.
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Combine Worcestershire sauce with balsamic vinegar, then whisk in 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.
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Brush mushrooms with dressing.
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Grill mushrooms on hot grill pan or griddle for 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until tender.
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Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
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Combine meat in a bowl with onion, garlic, jalapeno, tomato paste, chili powder and steak seasoning blend.
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Form meat into 4 large (1 1/2 inch-thick) patties.
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Grill meat 4 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare to well done burgers.
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Melt cheese over burgers during the last minute or 2 the meat is on the grill.
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A loose foil tent will help the cheese melt quicker.
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While the meat cooks, grind the roasted red peppers in a food processor with cilantro or parsley.
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To assemble, place a portobello cap-side-down on a plate and spread a spoonful or 2 of the ground roasted red peppers into the cavity.
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Top with a chili-smoked cheese burger and serve.
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Macho Gazpacho Chunk Vegetable Salad makes a great side dish.
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1/2 seedless cucumber, also known as English cucumber
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2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded
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1 green bell pepper, seeded
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1/2 red onion, peeled
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4 ribs celery from the heart, including leafy tops
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 lime or 1/2 lemon, juiced
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1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, for mild to medium-hot heat level (recommended: Tabasco)
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball the amount
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Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Cut cucumber, tomatoes, pepper, onion and celery into bite-sized chunks.
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Combine vegetable in a bowl.
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Sprinkle cilantro or parsley over the vegetables.
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Combine vinegar, lime or lemon juice and hot sauce in a small bowl.
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Whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream.
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Pour dressing down over the salad and toss.
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Season salad with salt and pepper and serve.
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Ease of preparation: easy
