Espresso Rubbed Barbecued Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon espresso powder or instant coffee powder
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons hickory brown sugar barbecue sauce
• 4 slices SARGENTO® Sliced Reduced Sodium Colby-Jack Cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices large tomato

Directions

1. Form meat into four patties 5 inches in diameter and about 1/3-inch thick. Combine espresso powder and pepper; sprinkle over both sides of patties.
2. Grill patties, covered, on preheated medium-hot grill, 4 to 5 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center. Brush barbecue sauce over patties; place cheese over patties. Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill. Continue to grill 1 minute or until cheese is melted and rolls are lightly toasted.
3. Serve patties in rolls with lettuce and tomato. 

 courtesy of Sargento