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Diner Chili Cheeseburger
Andre Lewis

Diner Chili Cheeseburger

Loose, finely crumbled chili is the sauce on this diner burger, so skip the beans and keep the tomato mixture thick. Give the patty a real crust before burying it under chili, cheddar and raw onion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 3/4 tsp coarse black pepper divided
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 4 plain hamburger buns
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion

Method
 

  1. Crumble 1/2 pound of the beef into a saucepan over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until browned and at least 160°F.
  2. Add the yellow onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the chili powder and cumin for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until spoon-thick.
  4. Shape the remaining beef into 4 patties and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
  5. Cook the patties in a hot heavy skillet for 4 to 5 minutes per side without pressing until they reach 160°F.
  6. Lay American cheese on each patty, cover for 30 seconds and toast the buns alongside them.
  7. Place one patty in each bun and spoon 1/3 cup hot chili over it, then finish with chopped white onion.