Hot And Spicy Beef Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef (80% lean)
1 1/2 tsp. seeded, chopped jalapeno peppers
1/2 tsp. each: ground cumin and salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. (1 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 thin tomato slices
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Preparation

Combine ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix lightly, but thoroughly.
Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions.
Shape into 1/2-inch thick patties, 4-inches in diameter.
Place patties on grid over medium coals.
Grill 7 to 9 minutes, turning once.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese on each burger 1 minute before end of cooking time.
Place tomato slice on bun bottom.
Top each with grilled burger and cover with roll top.