Oaxacan Burger (Bobby Flay) |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A burger with topped with a quickie version of mole sauce, queso fresco, and avocado. Adapted from Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries and Shakes. You can use semisweet chocolate instead of bittersweet, but I personally don't care much for sweet moles. Ingredients:
1/4 cup slivered almonds |
2 tablespoons canola oil |
1 small spanish onion, coarsely chopped |
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped |
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder |
1 tablespoon new mexico chile powder |
1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, undrained, pureed |
1/4 cup corn tortilla chips, crushed |
1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup |
salt |
pepper |
1 1/2 lbs ground chuck (or turkey) |
salt |
pepper |
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil |
4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted if desired |
2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 1/2 cup) |
1 hass avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 8 wedges |
pickled onion (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place almonds in a dry saucepan over medium heat.
2. Toast, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove and set aside.
4. Increase heat to high.
5. Add oil and heat until it begins to shimmer.
6. Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
7. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
8. Stir in Ancho and New Mexico powders and cook for 1 minute.
9. Add almonds and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
10. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
11. Add tortilla chips and cook for about 10 minutes, or until reduced by half.
12. Carefully transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
13. Return to pan over high heat.
14. Add chocolate, honey and maple syrup.
15. Cook until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 5 minutes.
16. Season and keep warm.
17. Divide meat into 4 equal portions.
18. Shape each into a patty and make a depression in the center.
19. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
20. Heat oil over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
21. Cook burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
22. Top with sauce, queso fresco, avocado wedges and pickled onions, if using.
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