An All-American Burger With a Twist

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Makes 8 medium-sized hamburgers

INGREDIENTS

• 1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
• ¼ teaspoon thyme powder
• ¼ teaspoon powdered oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 pounds ground beef, 90% lean
• 4 ounces Mexican green onions, white part only, cubed
• 3 ounces Monterey Jack or any melting cheese, cut in 1-inch cubes

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, mix the dry ingredients (cumin, mustard, thyme, oregano, pepper and salt).
   
   
2. Place meat in a large bowl. Add green onion and dry ingredients, and mix well.
   
   
3. Divide meat into 8 portions. Make a ball with each portion and insert a cheese cube in the center. Flatten into hamburger shape.
   
   
4. Grill hamburgers to the desired doneness and top with a tablespoon of multicolor relish.