Hot N' Spicy Beef Burgers

1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean)

1 1/2 ts Jalapeno Peppers , chopped

1/2 ts Ground Cumin

1/2 ts Salt

1/8 ts Pepper

1/4 c Monterey Jack Cheese

/shredded (about 1 oz.) 4 sl Tomato

4 ea Hamburger Buns

Combine ground beef, jalapeno peppers, cumin, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions; shape into 1/2 inch thick patties, 4 inches in diameter. Place patties on grid over medium coals. grill 7 to 9 minutes, turning once. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese on each burger 1 minute before end of cooking time. Place tomato slice on bun bottom; top each with grilled burger and cover with roll top. To check temperature, cautiously hold hand about 4 inches above coals, Medium coals will force removal of hand in 4 seconds. Source: The Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Mississippi Wednesday, Aug 3, 1994 Typed for your Enjoyment By Tony Burke, Natchez,Mississippi tony.burke@trinity.org