Chili Cheeseburger| Emeril Lagasse

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns are more nutritious, while white bread can be a budget-friendly option.

Start browning ground meat in a pan.

Once the meat is fairly browned, add chopped onions and chili powder.

Add cumin and tomato paste to the mixture.

Stir in a pinch of sugar and a couple of cups of water to the chili mixture.

Let the chili cook down to concentrate the flavors.

Prepare the griddle by adding vegetable oil.

Season the burgers with salt and pepper before placing them on the griddle.

Cook the burgers on the griddle, flipping them as needed.

Place cheddar cheese on top of the burgers to melt.

Assemble the burger by placing it on an egg bun.

Top the burger with chili, and optionally add pickles.

Serve the chili cheeseburger immediately.

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