Tex-Mex Cheeseburgers

serves 4

• 1 pound of lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup of onion - minced
• 1 tablespoon of ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
• 4 ounces of shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1/3 teaspoon of salt
• 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 4 hamburger buns - toasted
• 2 leaves of lettuce
• 1 tomato

Sauce

• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/3 cup of ketchup
• 1 can of chopped green chilies (4 1/2 ounces)
• 1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce (optional)

Mix together the ground beef, minced onions, ketchup, chili powder, shredded cheese, and the salt and pepper.

Shape into four patties.

In a non-stick, pre-heated frying pan, set to medium high heat, fry the burgers for 4 minutes on each side.

Serve on a toasted roll with Tex-Mex Burger sauce.

Tex-Mex Burger Sauce

Stir together all ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Makes 1 cup

Adapted from: Recipezaar