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Andrew Fowler

Diner Chili Cheeseburger

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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.