Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Serves: 5
Ewell Douglas
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
41
Spice
41
Sweetness
51
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Cumin680 g
Beef Sirloin (ground)1
Salt1 tsp
Paprika1 tsp
Chili Powder3 tbsps
Vegetable Oil1 cup
Onion (minced)1.5 tsps
All-Purpose Flour1 cup
WaterDirections:
1
In a large bowl gently but thoroughly combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder
2
Gently form the meat into 4 (6-ounce patties), about 1/2-inch thick, and place on a plate
3
Refrigerate the burgers, covered until needed
4
Preheat broiler or grill
5
Char the chiles on all sides, turning occasionally with tongs, about 5 to 10 minutes
6
Transfer blackened chiles to a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap
7
Let stand for 30 minutes or until cool enough to handle
8
Wearing rubber gloves, peel the chiles
9
Trim off stems, slice in half and discard seeds and ribs
10
Coarsely chop the chiles
11
In a saucepan heat the oil over moderate heat and cook the onion until soft
12
Add the garlic and cook for another minute
13
Add the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat
14
Slowly add the water, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a simmer
15
Stir in the chiles and cook until thickened
16
Season to taste with salt
17
Keep warm
18
Cook the burgers to desired degree of doneness
19
Top each burger with a slice of cheese and cover, cooking until cheese melts
20
Transfer each burger to a bun and top with chile mixture
21
Serve immediately