Bacon, Double-Cheese & Onion-Stuffed Burgers

Ingredients:

4 slices Bacon
1 onion
1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 lb. ground beef
4 cheese Singles
4 hamburger buns

Preparation Instructions: 

HEAT grill to medium-high heat.

COOK bacon in small skillet until crisp. Meanwhile, cut 4 thin slices from center of onion; finely chop remaining onion.

REMOVE bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels. Add chopped onions to reserved drippings; cook on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

CRUMBLE bacon; mix with cooked onions and cheese. Shape meat into 8 thin patties. Top 4 patties with bacon mixture; cover with remaining patties. Pinch edges together to seal.

GRILL 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (160ºF); top with Singles. Fill buns with burgers and sliced onions.

Mexican Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 
1 lb ground beef
1 taco seasoning packet
46 oz (6cups) tomato juice
16 oz. Frozen veggies
1 can chili beans
3 oz tomato paste

Preparation Instructions: 
Bring everything to a boil. Simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with crushed chips and cheese.

Santa Fe Chili

Ingredients:
1 lb. Ground beef
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can chili beans
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can corn
1 can diced tom. W/green chilies
1 packet ranch dressing mix

Preparation Instructions: 
Mix all together - do not drain anything. Can add tomato juice as desired. Good w/sour cream, cheese or corn chips.