Chili Rellenos Burgers
"My husband loves hamburgers and Mexican food, so I combined the two to create this zesty sandwich," explains Darlene Wilkinson of Quilcene, Washington. "Garnish these dressed-up burgers with sliced avocados if you like," she suggests.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (4 ounces) whole green chilies, drained and halved
- 4 slices Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 sandwich buns, split
- Sour cream
Directions
- Shape beef into four patties. In a skillet over medium heat, brown
- patties on both sides. Top each with onion, chili powder, cumin,
- salt and pepper. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or
- until meat is no longer pink.
- Top each patty with chilies and a slice of cheese. Cover and cook 3
- minutes longer or until cheese is melted. In a small bowl, combine
- salsa and ketchup. Place burgers on buns; serve with the salsa
- mixture and sour cream. Yield: 4 servings.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti,