Spicy Beef Recipes - Mexican Chili Cheese Burgers

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MEXICAN CHILI CHEESE BURGERS

1 lb ground beef

1 cup plum tomatoes -- seeded & chopped

1/4 cup cilantro -- minced

1 tbsp ground chile powder

2 fresh jalapenos -- seeded & minced

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp dried mexican oregano

1 1/4 tsp ground cumin seed

1/4 tsp black pepper

cooking spray

4 slices reduced fat Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup fat-free sour cream

4 hamburger buns

4 lettuce leaves

8 thick slices tomato

Optional Garnishes:

cilantro leaves, whole

fresh chile -- sliced

Combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping into 1/2" thick patties.
Preheat George Foreman Grill. When hot, spray with cooking spray. Place burgers on grill and cook for 5 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove and place a slice of cheese on each burger. Place in toaster oven to melt cheese.
Spread 1 tbsp sour cream on top half of each bun. Set aside. Place patties on bottom halves of buns; top with lettuce, tomato, onion, and if desired cilantro and chiles. Top with other half of bun.