Martial Chef Kick @$$ Southwest Burger
Ingredients
- For the burger:
- 1 #Ground chuck
- 1/2 #Chorizo
- 1/2 Cup white button mushrooms, finely diced
- 1can black beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly
- 2 T. cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon. chili powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon. cumin
- 1 Teaspoon. kosher salt
- 1 Teaspoon. black pepper
- Cooking spray
- For the queso fundido:
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 1 Teaspoon. minced garlic
- 1/4 Cup flour
- 1 Cup milk
- 1 Cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 Teaspoon. chili powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon. cumin
- To taste salt and pepper
- For the fried egg:
- Cooking spray
- 1 egg
- For the salsa verde:
- 3 T. canola oil
- 6 tomatillos, quartered
- 1 white onion, quartered
- 1 jalapeno, quartered
- 3 T. cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- To taste salt and pepper
- For the pickled jalapeno pico de gallo:
- 1 white onion, finely diced
- 3 each roma tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/8 Cup pickled jalapenos, finely diced with 1 T. jalapeno juice
- 2 T. cilantro, finely chopped
- To taste, salt and pepper
- Garnish: crumbled cotija cheese
- Bun: brioche bun, lightly toasted
Instructions
- For the burger:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2. Combine all burger ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
- 3. Divide into 6 even pieces or weigh out to 1/3 of a pound if you want to be particular. Flatten into a round patty shape.
- 4. In a large skillet, heat to medium high and spray with cooking spray.
- 5. Cook burgers 2 minutes onn each side and finish in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from oven.
- For the queso fundido:
- 1. In a small saucepan on medium heat, melt the butter.
- 2. Add the onions and garlic and saute until slightly browned. Add the flour and cook until a roux forms.
- 3. Add the milk and let the mixture thicken and come to a boil.
- 4. Remove from heat, add cheese and seasonings.
- 5. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
- For the fried egg:
- 1. In a small non-stick frying pan, heat to medium high heat, and spray with cooking spray.
- 2. Crack egg into pan and allow to cook.on one side for 2 minutes, then flip over and cook for 2 more. (If your desired consistency is a less runny yolk, then just cook on each side for 1-2 minutes longer.)
- For the salsa verde:
- 1. In a 375 degree pre-heated oven, combine the onions, tomatillos, and jalapenos with the oil on a baking dish. Roast in the oven until golden brown about 12-15 minutes. Temove from oven.
- 2. Place the tomatillo mixture in a medium sized bowl, add cilantro, juice and seasonings. Blend with a handheld immersion blender or regular blender until a thick salsa consistency has been reached. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- To assemble burger:
- 1. Place the bun on the plate, top with patty, 2 T. queso fundido, fried egg, 1T. salsa verde, 1 T. pickled jalapeno pico de gallo and garnish with crumbled cotija cheese.
- Serve, devour, enjoy! BON APPETIT!.