Southwestern Burrito Burgers Recipe

1 c. refried beans

1/4 c. onion, chopped

1 1/2 lb. ground beef

8 flour tortillas

1 tomato, chopped

1 (4 oz.) can mild green chile peppers, drained, seeded and chopped

4 slices sharp American cheese

1 c. lettuce, chopped

Combine beans, 2 tablespoons of chile peppers, onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add beef; mix well. Form into eight 5-inch patties. Cut cheese slices in half. Place 1/2 cheese slices on each beef patty. Fold to seal cheese inside. Grill over medium coals 5 to 6 minutes. Turn and grill 4 to 5 minutes more. Heat tortillas on grill. Serve burgers in hot tortillas. Add the lettuce, tomatoes and remaining chile peppers as desired.