Border Burgers

Border Burgers

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 1/2 cups finely shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
l/2 teaspoon salt
l/2 teaspoon pepper
l/2 teaspoon cumin
4 hamburger buns, separated
2 (15-ounce) cans chili with beans, heated
1 cup chopped red onion

Combine ground beef, green chiles, % cup Cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and cumin in bowl; mix well. Shape into 8 (%-inch-thick) pat ties. Grill 4-6 inches above hot coals for 8 minutes for rare, 12 minutes for medium, and 15 minutes for well done, turning once or twice. Move patties to edge of grill. Place buns cut-side-down on grill. Grill for one minute or until light brown. Remove from grill. Arrange pat ties on buns on serving platter. Top with chili; sprinkle with cheese and onion.
Yields 8 servings.

Source: Best of the Best from American Cookbook
From: The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook