Salsa Burger

[Roxy15]

Salsa Burger:

 

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots

3/8 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 lb. lean ground round

1/4 cup refrigerated fresh salsa, divided

Cooking Spray

4 slices Monterey Jack Cheese

4 lettuce leaves

4 hamburger buns, toasted

8 tomato slices

 

1. Combine first 5 ingredients and 2 T. salsa. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.

 

2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Top each patty with 1 cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts.

 

3. Place 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun; top with 2 tomato slices, 1 patty, 1-1/2 teaspoons Salsa, and 1 bun top.