Ranchero burger

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround beef, lean
Salt, to taste, Optional
Black pepper, fresh ground, Optional
½Sliced pitted black olive
Chopped chives
8Slices Monterey Jack Cheese
4Slices tomatoes
4Fried or poached eggs
8Slices 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.