Southwestern Burgers

1		can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4	cup	Worcestershire sauce
1/2	tsp	hickory liquid smoke, optional
1/2	cup	crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 12 crackers)
4-1/2	tsp	chili powder
3	tsp	ground cumin
1/2	tsp	salt

1/2	tsp	pepper
2	lbs	lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2	lb	bulk pork sausage
8		slices pepper jack cheese
8		sesame seed hamburger buns, split
		Lettuce leaves and tomato slices
		Toppings of your choice

1	In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties.
2	Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted.
3	Grill buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and toppings. Yield: 8 servings.

Whether you're in the stadium parking lot or on your patio, these southwestern-style burgers are great on the grill. Sometimes I make six patties rather than eight out of the ingredients because I like my burgers bigger and better!

Source

Source: Robert Hodges, San Diego, CA

Lyons Family Cookbook