Chuletas - Mexican Burgers

Great tasting burgers, Mexican-style.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 cups chopped onions
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freshly grated Cotija cheese*
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups dry bread crumbs

8 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Suggested Condiments and Toppings:
Salsa
Guacamole
Lettuce, shredded
Tomato slices
Onion slices
Pickled jalapeño slices

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, chopped parsley, chopped onion, slightly beaten eggs, salt, Parmesan cheese, and pepper.
2. Form into balls and flatten in a pan filled with finely chopped dry bread crumbs. Turn so the patties are covered on both sides and are about 4-inches in diameter.
3. Chill, then grill or broil about 3 minutes on each side.
4. Serve burgers on toasted buns with desired condiments.

Makes 8 servings.

*Parmesan cheese may be substituted.