Southwest Style Stuffed Cheeseburgers Recipe

Name: Southwest Style Stuffed Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces canned diced green chilies; 2 tablespoons diced monterey jack cheese (regular or with bell peppers); 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs ground beef; salt; ground black pepper; 4 hamburger buns or 4 grilled sourdough bread; green leaf lettuce; sliced avocado; sliced tomatoes (optional)

Servings: persons

2 ounces canned diced green chilies
2 tablespoons diced monterey jack cheese (regular or with bell peppers)
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs ground beef
salt
ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns or 4 grilled sourdough bread
green leaf lettuce
sliced avocado
sliced tomatoes (optional)

1
In a small bowl, combine chilies, cheese, butter and garlic.
2
Blend well.
3
Divide ground beef into four, 3/4 cup pieces.
4
Place 1 piece on cutting board; divide in half.
5
Flatten each half into thin patty about 4 inches wide.
6
Season each half with salt and black pepper.
7
Place 2 tablespoons cheese mixture in center of one patty; cover with other patty.
8
Pinch edges together to seal.
9
Shape burger until round and slightly flattened.
10
Season again with salt and black pepper, if desired.
11
Repeat with remaining ground beef and cheese mixture.
12
Spray grill with nonstick cooking spray.
13
Preheat grill to medium-hot.
14
Grill burgers about 6 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
15
Do not flatten burgers with spatula.
16
Remove from grill; let stand 2 minutes before serving.
17
Place finished burgers between hamburger rolls or on grilled sourdough bread and garnish with lettuce, avocado and tomato, if desired.

356

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces canned diced green chilies, 2 tablespoons diced monterey jack cheese (regular or with bell peppers), 1 tablespoon butter, softened, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Southwest Style Stuffed Cheeseburgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwest Style Stuffed Cheeseburgers

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