Academy Award Winning Chili Burgers Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
Ingredients
| 1 slice firm white bread, torn into small pieces | ||
| Tomato Paste | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon | |
| 3/4 pound ground raw turkey, or lean ground beef | ||
| 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped | ||
| 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or parsley | ||
| Dried thyme | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Ground black pepper | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil | ||
| Onion | 1 Small | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), minced | |
| 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped | ||
| Ground cumin | 2 Teaspoon | |
| 4 onion rolls, split and toasted | ||
| Shredded lettuce for garnish | ||
| 1/2 cup Tomato Salsa or your favorite purchased brand | ||
Directions
GETTING READY
1) Prepare the grill.
MAKING
2) In a medium bowl add bread, tomato paste, and water. Using a fork , mash the contents into a paste.
3) Add turkey, beans, coriander, thyme, and salt and pepper. Keep it aside.
4) In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over moderate heat.
5) Mix onion and cook for 6 minutes till golden.
6) Add garlic, jalapeno, and cumin. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
7) If the mixture appears too dry add 1 tablespoon water.
8) Keep the mixture aside to cool.
9) Pour it over turkey mixture and mix gently.
10) Divide and shape into four 34-inch patties.
11) Place the patties on a lightly oiled rack set 4 inches over glowing coals and grill for 5 minutes on each side.
12) Alternately, broil the patties in a broiler 4 inches from the flame.
SERVING
13) Serve burgers on the rolls garnished with the lettuce and the tomato salsa.
1) Prepare the grill.
MAKING
2) In a medium bowl add bread, tomato paste, and water. Using a fork , mash the contents into a paste.
3) Add turkey, beans, coriander, thyme, and salt and pepper. Keep it aside.
4) In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over moderate heat.
5) Mix onion and cook for 6 minutes till golden.
6) Add garlic, jalapeno, and cumin. Stir and cook for 2 more minutes.
7) If the mixture appears too dry add 1 tablespoon water.
8) Keep the mixture aside to cool.
9) Pour it over turkey mixture and mix gently.
10) Divide and shape into four 34-inch patties.
11) Place the patties on a lightly oiled rack set 4 inches over glowing coals and grill for 5 minutes on each side.
12) Alternately, broil the patties in a broiler 4 inches from the flame.
SERVING
13) Serve burgers on the rolls garnished with the lettuce and the tomato salsa.
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