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Chili Cheese Burger

Chili Cheese Burger Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 750
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lb ground beef, 80/20
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Method
 

  1. Brown the 1/2 lb ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Add the kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Season the 1 lb ground beef with salt and pepper, form into 4 patties slightly larger than the buns, and press an indent in the center of each.
  4. Cook the patties in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until they reach 160°F.
  5. Place patties on buns, spoon chili over top, pile on the cheddar, and serve right away.

Notes

For the best texture, use freshly shredded cheese and an 80/20 ground beef blend. If you like extra heat, add a sliced jalapeño to the chili while it simmers.