Coffee Burgers

1 pound ground beef

¼ cup blue cheese, crumbled

1 heaping tablespoon espresso, ground extra fine

1 heaping tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

¼ cup chopped green onions

1 jalapeno pepper, small, thinly sliced, seeds removed

¼ cup red or green pepper, chopped

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Form into four patties and cook under a broiler or on a hot grill.

Serves four.

Nutrition values per serving: 180 calories, 8 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 4 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 24 g protein, 65 mg cholesterol, 280 mg sodium.

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