Here’s a lean cheeseburger sure to please even avid beef lovers. Jalapeno chiles, cilantro and lime give these thick, juicy patties plenty of kick--and because the burgers are topped with roasted bell pepper, they don’t need much melted cheese to satisfy.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
16 minREADY
60 minIngredients
Directions
Heat broiler. Line broiler pan with foil.
Place bell pepper on pan and broil 5 inches from heat for 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until evenly charred.
Wrap pepper in foil and let stand until cool; 15 minutes.
Peel, seed and cut pepper into 4 pieces; set aside.
Meanwhile, combine chicken, bread crumbs, cilantro, and shallots.
Shape into four ½-inch-thick patties; transfer to a plate.
Cover patties and refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes.
Broil patties 15 minutes, turning once halfway through.
Top each patty with a piece of roasted pepper; divide cheese and sprinkle over tops.
Broil patties 1 minute more, until cheese is bubbly. Place burgers on bottom halves of rolls; top with remaining halves.
Garnish with salsa, tortilla chips and lime wedges, if desired.
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