Green Chile Mini Burgers

Makes 4 (2-burger) servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Grilling Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

• Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1/3 - cup sour cream
  • 1 - can (4-ounce) chopped green chiles
  • 1/4 - teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Burgers Ingredients:
  • 1 - pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 - cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 to 2 - teaspoons hot pepper sauce
  • 3/4 - teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 - teaspoon pepper
  • 4 - slices (3/4-ounce) Deli American Cheese, each cut into fourths
  • 8 - (3-inch) dollar-size buns, split
  • 8 - slices Roma tomato
  • 8 - leaf lettuce leaves

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1 Tablespoon green chiles and 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
2. In a large bowl, combine remaining chopped green chiles, ground beef, onion, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper in large bowl.
3. Shape into 8 small patties. Place onto grill.
4. Grill, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches at least 160°F. or 8 to 10 minutes until meat is no longer pink in center.
5. Top each burger with 2 pieces cheese and let melt slightly.
6. Place burgers onto bottom bun half. Top each with 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture, 1 slice tomato, 1 lettuce leaf and top bun half.

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