UNSTUFFED JALAPENO POPPER BURGERS

Unstuffed Jalapeno Popper Burgers image

This sassy, grown-up burger has a little bit of bite and a whole lot of flavor! Our taste panel couldn't stop eating this knife-and-fork sandwich. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
4 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup garlic-herb spreadable cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear., Meanwhile, prepare Texas toast according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute onions and red pepper in butter until tender. Spoon onion mixture onto toast slices; top each with a burger, avocado slices and spreadable cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Fat 47g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.