El Paso Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground round
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can mild, chopped green chilies
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 ounces monterey jack cheese, sliced thin
6 hamburger buns, toasted

Preparation

Mix ground chuck with chilies, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and blend well, but gently.
Form into 6 patties and grill, uncovered, about 4 inches from medium coals or other heat source until cooked to the degree desired.
Turn once half way through cooking time.
(To yield a juicy burger, do not mash burgers with spatula and check temperature with thermometer or T-stick.) One minute before burgers are done, add cheese and continue to cook until cheese is melted.
Serve with grilled corn on the cob and a freshly tossed salad.