Tex-Mex Bacon Cheeseburger |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From EveryDay with Rachael Ray magazine, March 2012. Ingredients:
12 slices good-quality smokey bacon, 4 slices finely chopped and 8 left whole |
1 1/4 lbs 80% lean ground beef |
3 -4 tablespoons grated onions |
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
salt |
pepper |
extra virgin olive oil |
3 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 cup milk |
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, well drained |
4 soft burger rolls, split |
crisp yellow corn chips |
chopped onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and pickled jalapenos |
Directions:
1. Arrange the 8 whole bacon slices on a broiler pan and bake at 375 degrees until crisp, 10-12 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, preheat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Combine the beef, chopped bacon, grated onion, garlic, chiopotle puree and Worcestershire sauce; season with s&p. Form into 4 patties (thinner at the center) drizzle with oil.
3. Grill the burgers for 5 minutes on each side for medium.
4. Make the queso sauce in a medium sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour for 1 minute then whisk in the milk. Stir in the cheese to melt. Stir in the tomatoes. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top with the queso sauce, criss-crossed bacon strips, corn chips, and remaining toppings and bun tops.
5. Serve extra sauce on the side.
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