Chili-Cheese Burgers

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2 tb Olive oil

2 Onions, finely chopped

2 Garlic cloves, crushed

1 cn Tomatoes in juice (8 oz)

1 cn Green chilies (3.5 oz)

1 tb Chili relish

1/2 ts Cumin seeds

1 lb Lean ground beef

Salt to taste

Fresh ground pepper to taste

2 tb Corn oil

4 sl Gruyere cheese

Shredded lettuce

4 Buns, split, warmed

Onion slices

Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add chopped onion and garlic and fry gently 5

minutes. Process tomatoes in a blender or food processor to a puree. Drain

and chop chilies. Add tomatoes, chilies, chili relish and cumin to onion

mixture. Stir well, then cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring

occasionally.

Meanwhile, put ground beef into a bowl. Add remaining onion, salt and

pepper; mix well. Divide into 4 equal balls and shape each in 1 4-1/2"

round burger. Heat corn oil in a large skillet. Add burgers and 5-6 minutes

on each side. Top each with a slice of cheese. Arrange lettuce on 4 bun

halves. Place burger on lettuce and top with chili sauce, onion and

remaining bun halves. Serve hot in napkins.