The Big Bopper Burger

Total Recipe Time:  35 to 40 minutes

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup Sutter Home® Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or other dry red wine
4 King's Hawaiian® Sweet Sandwich Rolls, split
4 slices Real California Cheese (such as white Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Havarti)
1/4 cup TABASCO Brand® Chipotle Pepper Sauce
8 to 10 NatureSweet® Cherry Tomatoes, sliced
4 romaine lettuce leaves
Thinly sliced red onion rings

1.Combine ground beef and wine in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

2. Place patties in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill patties, covered, about 12 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, about 13 to 16 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 2 minutes before burgers are done, place rolls, cut sides down, on grid. Grill until lightly toasted. During last minute of grilling, top each burger with cheese.

3. Place 1 burger on bottom of each roll. Top evenly with pepper sauce, tomato slices, lettuce leaves and onion rings, as desired. Close sandwiches.

Makes 4 servings

Cook's Tip:  Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.