Cheddar Burgers With Balsamic Onions and Chipotle Ketchup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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From Bon Apetit magazine July 2008. The all-American cheeseburger get's a makeover, courtesy of grilled onions, a spicy-smoky ketchup, and an English muffin bun. Ingredients:
1 lb red onion, cut crosswise into 1/3 to 1/2 inch rounds |
olive oil |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1 cup ketchup |
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chilies, from canned chipotle chilies in adobo |
2 tablespoons adobo sauce, from can |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
2 1/4 lbs 80% lean ground beef (15%-20% fat) |
coarse kosher salt |
6 slices sharp cheddar cheese (thick slices) |
6 large english muffins or 6 large hamburger buns, split & grilled |
6 slices tomatoes |
2 cups fresh spinach leaves |
Directions:
1. Onions:.
2. DO AHEAD; CAN BE MADE UP TO 3 DAYS AHEAD! Prepare grill to medium high heat. Arrange onion rounds on baking sheet. Brush with oil; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt and pepper. Transfer onion rounds to grill rack; close cover. Cook until onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Toss with vinegar. Cover and chill.
3. Chipotle Ketchup:.
4. DO AHEAD; CAN BE MADE UP TO 3 DAYS AHEAD!
5. Mix ketchup, chilies, adobo sauce, and 2 teaspoons vinegar in small bowl. Season with salt and more vinegar, if desired. Cover and chill.
6. Burgers:.
7. Shape beef into 6 1/2 inch-thick patties. Sprinkle patties on both sides with coarse salt and pepper.
8. Prepare grill to medium high heat. Place burgers on grill. Close cover; cook burgers until bottoms start to darken and juices rise to surface, about 3 minutes. Turn burgers; cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare. Top with onions and cheese. Close cover; cook until cheese melts.
9. Place grilled English muffin or bun bottoms on plates; spread with ketchup. Top with burgers, tomatoes, spinach, and grilled muffin tops. Serve, passing remaining ketchup separately.
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