Independence Day Recipes
Firecracker Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 bell peppers (red and green), seeded and cut in rings
- Vegetable oil
- 4 slices Cheddar, Monterey Jack or American cheese
- 4 Kaiser rolls or hamburger rolls
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Mix together ground beef, onion and seasonings.
- Shape mixture into 3 or 4 burgers.
- Brush pepper rings with oil.
- Grill burgers and peppers over medium heat 8 to 12 minutes or until burgers are well-done (160 degrees F internal temperature), turning once.
- Add cheese to top of each burger for one minute before cooking is completed.
- Place on rolls.
- Top with pepper rings and lettuce.