Spicy Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp. liquid smoke, optional
• 1 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
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• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 9 slices Pepper Jack cheese
• 9 hamburger buns, split
• Lettuce leaves, tomato slices, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into nine patties.

Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.

Top with cheese. Grill 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato slices, if desired.

Yield: 9 servings

By Connie from Mountain Home, AR