Grilled Taco Burgers

Name: Grilled Taco Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 large tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/4 cup); 1/4 cup Old El Paso taco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 lbs extra lean ground beef (at least 90%); 6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; 6 hamburger buns, split; olive oil flavored cooking spray; 3/4 cup shredded lettuce; 1 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

Submitted by Pinay0618

"Recipe is from Betty Crocker."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

5 large tortilla chips, crushed (about 1/4 cup)
¹⁄₄ cup Old El Paso taco sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs extra lean ground beef (at least 90%)
6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
6 hamburger buns, split
olive oil flavored cooking spray
³⁄₄ cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped

directions

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix crushed chips, taco sauce, salt, pepper and beef. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 5 inches in diameter. Press thumb in center of each patty, creating a slight indentation, until bottom of patty is about 1/2 inch thick.
Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn patties; cook about 5 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F Top each patty with cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt.
Meanwhile, spray cut sides of buns with cooking spray. Place buns, cut sides down, on grill; cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
To serve, place cheese-topped patties on bottom halves of buns. Top with lettuce, tomato and top halves of buns.