Santa Fe Burgers

[Dee]

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

1 cup four-cheese Mexican style – shredded, divided

½ cup salsa

¼ cup crushed tortilla chips

¼ cup thinly sliced green onions

1 tsp ground cumin or chili powder

½ tsp garlic salt

4 hamburger buns

lettuce

sliced tomato

1. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, ¾ cup of the cheese, ¼ cup salsa, tortilla chips, green onions, cumin and garlic salt; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four patties.

2. Grill on oiled rack about 5-6 inches from the heat five minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160º F. Lightly grill or toast hamburger buns.

3. Place burgers on bun tops with remaining salsa and remaining cheese. Serve with lettuce and tomato.

4 servings

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