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Texas-Style Chiliburger Recipe

American · Main course · 50 min total

A hearty, messy burger topped with spicy beef chili, shredded cheese, and crunchy onions, inspired by Texas roadside diners.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• pickled jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it up. Drain excess fat and set beef aside.
2. In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, beef broth, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer, then return beef to skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chili thickens, about 20-25 minutes.
4. While chili simmers, preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season four burger patties (formed from additional ground beef if not using chili meat) with salt and pepper. Grill patties to desired doneness, topping each with a slice of cheese during the last minute.
5. Toast buns on the grill or in a toaster. Place a cheese-topped patty on each bun bottom. Spoon a generous amount of chili over the patty. Top with shredded lettuce, diced onion, and pickled jalapeños if using. Close with bun top and serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra heat, add a minced chipotle pepper in adobo to the chili.
• Serve with extra chili on the side for dipping.
• Use a sturdy bun to hold up to the saucy chili.

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