Courtesy of Taste of Home
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 12 Min.
* 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chiles
* 4 tsp. ground cumin
* 1 tsp. chili powder
* 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
* 3/4 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
* 2 lb. lean ground beef
* 3/4 lb. bulk pork sausage
* 8 slices monterey jack cheese
* 8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
* 8 lettuce leaves
* 1 large tomato, sliced
* 1-2 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
* mayonnaise or mustard, optional
1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties.
2. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 min. on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Top each burger with a cheese slice. Grill 1-2 min. longer or until the cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise or mustard if desired.