Recipe: Grilled Green Chile Cheeseburgers

Serves 4.

Note: Not exactly a Jucy Lucy, but we think you'll love this iconic New Mexico burger, topped with roasted poblano chiles and melted Monterey Jack cheese, just the same. From Meredith Deeds.

• 3 poblano chiles

• 2 tsp. olive oil

• 1 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

• 1 lb. ground beef (90 percent lean)

• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

• 1/2 c. shredded Monterey Jack

• 1/4 c. mayonnaise

• 1 tsp. chili powder

• 4 whole-wheat burger buns

• Lettuce

• Tomato slices

• Onion slices

Directions

Lay chiles on grill racks and turn flame on high. Char the chiles, turning them with tongs, until skins are blackened, 3 to 8 minutes. Transfer chiles to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle. Peel the chiles by rubbing off the skin. (If you have sensitive skin, it helps to wear plastic gloves when handling chile peppers.) Cut off tops and discard seeds and ribs, and dice the chiles.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until just beginning to brown. Add the diced, roasted poblanos and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.

Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions, gently shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Press a nickel-sized indentation in the center of each patty. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper evenly over the burgers.

Place patties on a grill rack and grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Top each patty with 3 tablespoons of the warm poblano mixture and 2 tablespoons cheese during last 2 minutes of cooking. Cover and cook until the patty has desired doneness and cheese is melted.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, chili powder and lime juice.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories480Fat28 gSodium740 mg

Carbohydrates25 gSaturated fat9 gTotal sugars5 g

Protein32 gCholesterol90 mgDietary fiber4 g