Chili Cheese Burgers

Updated: Jul 1, 2020

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Sometimes when you're craving something indulgent, the drive through just ain't gonna cut it. Sure nothing can beat the convenience, but home-cooked comfort food is a whole different game. Simmering the burgers in the chili will infuse the patties with the spicy sauce while keeping them extremely tender and moist.

Tried out this decadent recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! And while you're treating yourself, why not whip up a fresh batch of fries or onion rings... or both.

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Yields:: 4
Prep Time:: 20 mins
Total Time:: 35 mins

Ingredients

2 lb.
ground beef, divided
3
cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp.
chili powder, divided
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp.
vegetable oil
1
onion, finely diced
1 tbsp.
cumin
1 tbsp.
paprika
1 tbsp.
garlic powder
1
15-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
1
8-oz. can tomato sauce
1 c.
shredded Cheddar
4
hamburger buns
Sliced green onions, for garnish
Pickled jalapeños, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, combine 1 1/4 pounds ground beef, garlic, and 1 tablespoon chili powder and season with salt and pepper. Form into four patties.
2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat vegetable oil. Add patties and cook 4 minutes per side, then drain fat.
3. Step 3Make chili sauce: Add onions to skillet and cook until soft and tender, 5 minutes, then season with salt. Add remaining ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes, then drain fat.
4. Step 4Stir in remaining chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder until combined, then add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and stir until combined. Let simmer 5 minutes (add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup water to thin sauce to your desired consistency).
5. Step 5Return burger patties back to the skillet and spoon sauce all over. Top with cheddar and cover with lid to melt.
6. Step 6Assemble burgers: Top buns with burgers, spoon over more chili sauce, and top with green onions and pickled jalapeños.