Southwest Burger Inspired by Green Chiles and Cumin - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
• 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
• Mayonnaise or mustard (optional)