Here’s a recipe to contemplate on the fourth of July (courtesy of McCormick):

Firecracker Burgers

1 pound lean ground beef

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 tablespoon McCormick® Parsley Flakes

3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Salt

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground White Pepper

1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Red Pepper

2 bell peppers (red and green), seeded and cut in rings

Vegetable oil

4 slices Cheddar, Monterey Jack or American cheese

4 Kaiser Rolls or hamburger rolls

Lettuce

 

Mix together ground beef, onion and seasonings. Shape mixture into 3 or 4 burgers. Brush pepper rings with oil. Grill burgers and peppers over medium heat 8-12 minutes or until burgers are well-done (160ºF internal temperature), turning once. Add cheese to top of each burger for one minute before cooking is completed. Place on rolls. Top with pepper rings and lettuce.

My husband and I have plans to stay at home and barbeque chicken, although I think I might throw a few of the fire burgers on the grill just for fun.