Southwest Salsa Burgers

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 3/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
• 1/4 cup refrigerated fresh salsa, divided
• Cooking spray
• 4 (0.67-ounce) slices Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers
• 4 Boston lettuce leaves
• 4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons salsa. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
2. 2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Top each patty with 1 cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts.
3. 3. Place 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun; top with 2 tomato slices, 1 patty, 1 1/2 teaspoons salsa, and 1 bun top.