Ranchero burger

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1¼ pounds Ground beef, lean
Salt, to taste, Optional
Black pepper, fresh ground, Optional
½ Sliced pitted black olive
Chopped chives
8 Slices Monterey Jack Cheese
4 Slices tomatoes
4 Fried or poached eggs
8 Slices French bread
Chopped green chilies
Salsa

Directions

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

1. Preheat broiler according to manufacturer's directions. As broiler heats, season meat with salt and pepper, if desired. Shape into 4 patties. (For thin hamburgers, place patties between 2 sheets of waxed paper and flatten with a rolling pin.) 2. Place patties on a lightly greased rack of broiler pan and broil 4 inches from heat until desired doneness is reached. The timing will vary with the thickness of the hamburgers.

3. Top each of 4 slices French bread with 2 slices of cheese; broil 1 minute. Top cheese with a slice of tomato, a cooked burger, a fried or poached egg and olives or chives. Cover each sandwich with a second slice of bread. For more zest, add chopped chiles or salsa.

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