Drippin’ Kickin’ Burger

- 2 tablespoons chili sauce (the one in the ketchup aisle, not near the Thai foods)
- â…› teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
- 4-ounce 96% lean beef hamburger patty
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¾ ounce light Swiss cheese slivers
- 1 (about 3 ½-inch-diameter) whole-wheat or whole-grain hamburger bun
- 1 small leaf green lettuce
- 1 (¼-inch-thick) large tomato slice, or a few smaller slices
- 1 very thin slice of onion
Instructions:
Buy preshaped burger patties to save time.
- Preheat a grill to high heat.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, mix the chili sauce and hot pepper sauce.
- Season both sides of the patty with salt and pepper. Grill it 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness is reached. During the last minute of cooking, add the cheese to the patty, and, if desired, toast the bun by placing it, insides face down, on a top grill rack or away from the flame until just toasted.
- Meanwhile, microwave the chili sauce mixture on low for 15 to 30 seconds, or until just hot.
- Place the bun bottom on a serving plate. Add the lettuce, tomato, and onion, followed by the burger. Spoon the sauce over the burger. Add the bun top. Serve immediately.