Chili Cheeseburger
The chili cheeseburger is the perfect choice for lovers of spicy flavors. Building on the basics of the classic cheeseburger, jalapeño peppers and chili sauce give this dish a unique, fiery character. It is extremely popular in the American South and the Mexican border region, as the spicy flavors and juicy beef perfectly complement each other. If you want a truly powerful, spicy hamburger, this recipe is guaranteed to work!
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Preparation Steps
1
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.
2
Divide the meat into four equal portions and form them into patties.
3
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat, and lightly grease it with olive oil.
4
Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
5
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and let it melt.
6
Halve the hamburger buns and lightly toast them in a dry skillet or on the grill.
7
Spread mayonnaise and chili sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then add a lettuce leaf.
8
Place the cheeseburger patty on top, then add jalapeño slices for a spicy kick.
9
Add tomato slices, onion rings, and pickle slices, then drizzle with ketchup and mustard.
10
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately with french fries or coleslaw.
