 Tex-Mex Burger with Sweet Chili Relish
Serves 4
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 glove garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 burger buns cut in half
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Olive oil for brushing
For the Chili Relish:
1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlis, crushed
2 - 4 jalepeno chilies, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
To make the chili sauce, put the tomatoes, onion, garlic and chilies in a food precessor and blend until smooth. Transfer the misture to a saucepan, add the Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook, gently, refrigerate until ready to serve.
In a medium size bowl, add the beef, onion, garlic, oregano cumin and somwe salt and pepper. Work with your hands until evenly mixed and sticky. Divide into 4 portions and shape into patties. Brush the patties with oil and grill on grill pan or broil for 4 - 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Keep warm.
Lightly toast the bun halves. Top each with shredded lettuce, a patty, some grated cheese and a large dollop of the Chili Relish.
Serve open faced.
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