Burger night is about to get mucho más tastier. I whipped up the most mouthwatering burgers packed with chiles and seasonings. No need to fire up the grill—these babies are made indoors. Tonight we’re spicing up our burgers while staying out of that Texas summer heat.

—Vianney Rodriguez, Food Editor

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 can diced green chiles (4 ounces), drained
8 slices uncooked bacon
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Mayonnaise
4 hamburger buns
8 leaves romaine lettuce
1 large tomato, sliced

1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, pepper and chiles.

2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, and form into 4 patties. Place patties on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and chill in fridge 15 minutes.

3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until fully cooked. Set aside.

4. In the same skillet, cook patties 3–5 minutes on each side or until the burgers are browned and cooked through. Top each patty with a slice of cheese.

5. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom buns. Add 2 lettuce leaves and tomato slice to each.

6. Place patty on top, add 2 slices bacon and top with bun.

Makes 4 burgers.