Hearty Hoedown Grilled Burgers

 

1 1/2

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1/3

cup finely chopped onion (1 small)

1/3

cup finely chopped green bell pepper

2

tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2

teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

1/4

teaspoon pepper

6

slices (1 oz) American cheese

6

burger buns, split

1/4

cup sandwich spread (from 16-oz jar)

Red onion slices, if desired

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix ground beef, onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder and pepper until well blended. Shape mixture into 6 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
• 2 Place patties on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 13 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. To toast buns, place cut sides down on grill during last 1 to 2 minutes of cooking time. Top each patty with cheese slice; cook just until cheese is melted.
• 3 Spread cut sides of toasted buns with sandwich spread; top with onion slices. Place cheese-topped patties in buns.