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Arizona Chimichanga Burger Recipe | Episode 133

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Arizona Chimichanga Burger

Cultural Context

The Arizona Chimichanga Burger is a fusion dish that combines the beloved flavors of a traditional chimichanga with the classic American burger. Originating in the southwestern United States, this dish reflects the region's rich culinary heritage, showcasing the use of tortillas and bold spices. Today, it has gained popularity in various diners and food trucks, becoming a unique representation of American comfort food.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
ground beef
1/4 cup thick tomato sauce
garlic
onions
jalapeños
green chilies
refried beans
sharp cheddar cheese
sour cream
cilantro

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without losing flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber; corn tortillas are often less expensive.

1

Add ground beef to a bowl and mix in 1/4 cup thick tomato sauce, garlic, and onions.

2

Form the mixture into patties.

3

Grill the patties until cooked.

4

In a saucepan, mix tomato sauce, jalapeños, and green chilies over medium heat until warm.

5

Top the grilled patties with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.

6

Assemble the burger by spreading a lot of refried beans on the bottom, placing the patty on top, adding chimichanga sauce, sour cream, and freshly diced cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

browningfrying

Equipment Needed

grillsaucepanbowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Chimichanga BurgerArizona Burger

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