Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

* Exported from MasterCook *

Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

Recipe By : For Women First - August, 1991
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Hamburgers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 pound monterey jack cheese -- grated
1 fresh hot chile pepper
1 tomato
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 teaspoons oil
salt and pepper to taste
8 slices crusty bread
2 tablespoons fresh coriander -- chopped

1. Shred the cheese, seed and chop the chile pepper, combine. Slice the tomato;
set aside.
2. Shape the beef into 8 thin patties, put 1/4 of the cheese mixture in the cen
ter of 4 of the patties. Top with remaining patties and pinch to seal.
3. Toast the bread. Heat oil in a frying pan and cook the hamburgers 6-8 minute
s over medium heat for medium rare. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Place cooked hamburgers on the toast and top with tomato slices and another
slice of toast.

Notes: Per burger: 651 calories, 40g fat


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