GARLIC-HERB CHEESEBURGERS
WITH GRILLED PEPPERS AND ONIONS

1 pound ground beef (80% to 85% lean)
4 slices red onion, cut 1/2 inch thick
1 large red bell pepper, cut into quarters
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup garlic-herb cheese spread
4 round French sandwich rolls, split, toasted

Lightly shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; arrange onion and bell pepper around patties.

Grill patties, uncovered, 11 to 13 minutes to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, until no longer pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

Grill vegetables 13 to 16 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Cut bell pepper into 1/2-inch strips.

TO SERVE:
Spread 1 tablespoon cheese on bottom of each bun; top with burger, another 1 tablespoon cheese, onion slice and 1/4 of bell pepper. Close sandwiches.

Servings: 4
Source: National Cattlemen's Beef Association