Jalapeno-Blue Cheese Burgers

• servings: 4
• active time: 15 m
• total time: 31 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef

6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

8 ounces crumbled blue cheese

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce

2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

4 slices Swiss cheese

4 hamburger buns, split

Directions

Preheat a grill for high heat.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, jalapeno peppers, blue cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, tamari and salt. Mix well using your hands. Pat lightly into 4 large fat patties.

Place patties on the grill, and cook for about 8 minutes per side, or until well done. Place a slice of cheese on top of each patty, and cover the grill until the cheese melts. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.