Chili Burger
Learn how to make the best traditional Chili Burger with cheese using this easy recipe! A delicious homemade chili sauce is spooned over perfectly seasoned grilled burger patties, topped with sharp cheddar cheese, to create an incredibly flavorful cheeseburger!
Ingredients
Chili
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 2 chipotle chiles, minced + 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili seasoning, click link for the recipe
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
Burgers
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
- 1 tablespoon chili seasoning, click link for the recipe
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, recommended: brioche buns
Instructions
How To Make The Chili
- Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, cook 4-5 minutes, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef, crumble and cook through for 6-8 minutes, or until the beef is browned, then drain any grease from the skillet.
- Add the minced chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, worcestershire sauce, chili seasoning, salt, and crushed tomatoes.
- Reduce the heat on the stove to medium and simmer the chili for 15 minutes, or until it’s thickened. In the meantime, prepare and cook the burger patties.
How To Make The Burgers
- Combine the ground beef, chili seasoning and worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Form into four 4 ounce patties and use your finger to indent the middle of each patty.
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is hot, add the burgers and grill for 4-5 minutes per side.
- During the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each burger patty. Remove the burgers from the grill and place on a cutting board, or plate, to rest for 5 minutes.
- Place the buns on the grill to toast for 30-60 seconds. Remove the buns from the grill and assemble the chili burger.
- Place the burgers on the toasted buns, top with the chili, and add any other optional toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Cooking a one inch thick burger for 4-5 minutes per side over medium high heat will result in a medium burger. If you’d like your burger medium-well, add 1 minute per side. If you’d like well-done burgers, cook them for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Always make sure your grill is hot before adding the burgers. Adding burgers (or any food for that matter) to a hot grill is important for cooking safety.
- This recipe can be made on the stove. No grill? No problem! Simply cook the burgers on a grill pan, cast iron skillet, or the heaviest skillet you have available. Place the skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat and cook for the burgers for 4-5 minutes per side. Add sliced cheese on top during the last minute of cook time.
- The chili can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored in the fridge in an airtight container until you’re ready to prepare the burgers. To reheat the chili, place it back in a skillet on the stove over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. To reheat the chili in the microwave, place it in a microwave-safe bowl, cover and reheat for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through the time.
- The burger patties can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to toss them in the grill.
- Cooked burger patties will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat the burgers by searing them in a hot skillet on each side for 1-2 minutes, or by searing them on a hot grill for 1-2 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 891kcal (45%)Carbohydrates 40g (13%)Protein 53g (106%)Fat 58g (89%)Saturated Fat 23g (115%)Polyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 22gTrans Fat 3gCholesterol 189mg (63%)Sodium 1351mg (56%)Potassium 1194mg (34%)Fiber 6g (24%)Sugar 12g (13%)Vitamin A 2239mg (45%)Vitamin C 15mg (18%)Calcium 366mg (37%)Iron 8mg (44%)
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