Spicy Cheddar-Stuffed Burgers |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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These burgers feature cheddar cheese that melts between two patties instead of on top of one. However, mixing chipotle pepper purée with the ground meat before stuffing the patties adds a deliciously spicy kick to the burgers themselves. Have tomatoes, red onion, lettuce, mustard, and mayonnaise on hand for guests to dress the hamburgers as they please. Ingredients:
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, undrained |
2 pounds lean ground beef |
2 teaspoons steak seasoning |
1/2 (10-ounce) package cheddar cheese, cut into 4 thick (1.25-ounce) slices |
4 sesame seed hamburger buns |
toppings: tomato slices, red onion slices, romaine lettuce leaves, yellow mustard, mayonnaise |
Directions:
1. Process chipotle peppers in a blender until smooth. Measure 4 teaspoons puree, reserving remainder for another use, if desired.
2. Combine 4 teaspoons puree, ground beef, and steak seasoning in a large bowl until blended. (Do not overwork meat mixture.) Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties; place 1 cheese slice on each of 4 patties. Top with remaining 4 patties, pressing edges to seal. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
3. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink. Serve burgers on buns with desired toppings.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning and Cracker Barrel Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
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