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06-25-2008, 01:42 AM
2 pounds ground chuck, 80 percent to 85 percent lean
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 thin slices Chihuahua or provolone
4 good-quality hamburger buns, toasted
Green Chili Sauce, recipe follows
Romaine lettuce leaves, optional
4 thick slices beefsteak tomatoes, optional
Pickled jalapenos, optional

Heat grill to high. Form meat into 4 (8-ounce) burgers and season each
burger on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a 1/4 teaspoon of
pepper. Grill until charred on both sides and cooked to desired doneness.

Place 2 slices of the cheese on each burger, close the lid or tent with
foil, and cook until the cheese has just melted, about 1 minute. Place
burgers on buns and top with a few tablespoons of Green Chile Sauce
and lettuce, tomato, and pickled jalapeno, if desired.

Green Chile Sauce:
2 poblano chiles, grilled, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 medium white onion, grilled and chopped
1 to 2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh epazote, or fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with
salt and pepper, to taste.