GREEN CHILE CHEESEBURGER

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 lb. ground beef sirloin (90% lean)
• 3/4 lb. ground beef chuck (80% lean)
• 6 slices American or Cheddar cheese
• 3/4 c. New Mexican Connection Green Chile diced
• 6 of your favorite hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

1. Heat grill on medium-high.
2. In small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3. In large bowl, gently combine sirloin and chuck and form into 6 (4-inch-wide) patties. Sprinkle both sides with salt mixture.
4. Grill burgers 3 minutes; turn over. Top each with slice of cheese. Cover and cook 3 minutes or until desired and cheese has melted.
5. Top each with 2 tablespoons green chiles – (or more for the chile addict)
6. Serve on buns.