Instructions:

Garnishes:  Guacamole or sliced avocado, tomato and onion; lettuce; pickled jalapeno slices or pepperocinis.         
         
Combine meat, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.  Form 8 equal patties, about 3/4-inch thick. 

Broil, grill or pan-fry burgers until desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.  Arrange cheese slices evenly over burgers during final minute of cooking time.  Serve in buns with desired garnishes.  Makes 8 servings.  

Note: For Southwest Chili Turkey Burgers, substitute ground turkey for ground beef and add 2/3 cup very finely crushed tortilla chips to the burger mixture.