Jalapeño-Stuffed Burgers With Roasted Bell Pepper Ketchup

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  (7.5-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
• 1  tablespoon  sugar
• 1 1/4  teaspoons  salt, divided
• 1 1/2  pounds  Ground BEEF
• 1  (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  to 2 jalapeño peppers, minced, or 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
• 4  hamburger buns
• Toppings: grilled purple onion slices, jalapeño pepper slices

Preparation

Process bell peppers, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender, stopping once to scrape down sides. Pour into a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until thickened.

Combine ground beef and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; shape into 8 thin patties.

Combine cream cheese and jalapeño pepper; divide evenly in center of 4 patties. (Do not spread to edges.) Top with remaining patties; press edges to seal.

Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve on buns with bell pepper ketchup and desired toppings.