Chipotle Cheeseburgers

Name: Chipotle Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your favorite sliced cheese. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top with cheese. Cook 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 458 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 36g protein.

Heat up a casual meal with these zippy mozzarella burgers. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and your favorite sliced cheese. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Recipe Creator

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