Labor Day Grilling w/Gooch's Specials

Jalapeno and Avocado Cheeseburgers

Prep time: 15 minutes

Grilling time: 10-12 min

Yield: 4 hamburgers

2 pounds fresh ground chuck (Special $2.39 LB)

1/4 cup coarsely grated red onion

3 tbs finely chopped cilantro

2 tsp minced green chilies (Special $0.69 LB)

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 tsp granulated garlic

1/4 tsp ground pepper

1 avocado

4 thin slices pepper jack cheese

lettuce leaves

Tendercrust hamburger buns ($0.99 8 count)

Dont forget your Del Monte Ketchup ($0.89) & Shurfine Mustard ($0.89)

Add Olathe yellow corn (4 for $1) and Van Camps pork & beans ($0.69 per 15oz) for great side dishes!

Enjoy!

1. In a medium bowl gently combine the ground chuck with the red onion, parsley, jalapeno, salt, granulated garlic, and pepper:  Gently shape the mixture into 4 patties of equal size and thicknes, 3/4 to 1 inch thick.  With your fingertips or thumb, make a shallow depression about 1 inch wide in the center of each patty so the centers are a out 1/2 inch thick.  This will help the patties cook evenly and precent them from puffing on the grill.

2. Cut the avocad in half lenghtwise, remove the pit, and peel.  Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices.

3.  Prepare a two-zone fire for high heat.

4.  Brush the cooking grate clean.  Grill the patties over direct high heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until cooked to meium, 10-12 minutes turning once when the patties release easily from the grate without cooking.  During the last minute of grilling time place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt, and grill the buns, cut sides down, over direct heat until tossed, 20-30 seconds, Assenble the cheeseburgers with the avocado and lettuce.

Enjoy!