Garlic-Herb Cheeseburgers

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (80% to 85% lean)
• 4 slices red onion, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into quarters
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup garlic-herb cheese spread
• 4 round French sandwich rolls, split, toasted

Instructions

1. Lightly shape ground beef into four 1/2 inch thick patties.
2. Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange onion and bell pepper around patties.
3. Grill, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160 degrees F, turning occasionally.
4. Grill vegetables 13 to 16 minutes or until crisp tender, turning occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
6. Cut bell pepper into 1/2 inch strips.
7. Spread 1 tablespoon cheese on bottom of each bun; top with burger, another 1 tablespoon cheese, onion slice and 1/4 of bell pepper.
8. Close sandwiches.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Cattlemens Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association