Pepper-Bacon Burgers



1 beaten egg
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
6 slices crisp-cooked bacon, crumbled
4 to 6 fresh serrano or 2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons milk
1 pound lean ground beef
1 fresh Anaheim or mild green chili pepper, seeded and cut into rings
1 small onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
4 lettuce leaves
4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together egg, bread crumbs, bacon, serrano or jalapeno peppers, and milk. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape meat into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
2. Grill patties, on an uncovered grill, directly over medium coals for 15 to 18 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in side of patty registers 160 degrees F, turning once.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan or skillet cook the Anaheim or mild green chili pepper and onion in margarine or butter about 10 minutes or until onion is tender. Serve burgers on lettuce-lined buns. Top burgers with pepper-onion mixture.

Makes 4 servings.