Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chunky salsa (mild, hot, or extra spicy)
  • 1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (plain or jalepeno)
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 4 slices tomatoes
  • leafy green lettuce or finely shredded cabbage

Method

  • Combine beef, salsa, tortilla chips, chili powder and salt and shape into 4 patties.
  • Place the top halves of the buns, cut side up in a shallow metal baking pan (I use disposable foil pans) top with cheese and cover with foil.
  • BBQ grill the burgers 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
  • After the first 5 minutes, place the bun pan over indirect heat for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • To assemble, place the burgers on the bun bottoms, top each with 1 tbls sour cream, 1 tomato slice, lettuce or cabbage and the other bun halves cheese side down.