Chili Cheeseburger Recipe | Episode 619

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.

Heat oil in a pan.

Dice onion and sauté until softened.

Add ground beef to the pan and brown it.

Season the beef with cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to the beef and mix together, warming through.

Set the chili aside once done.

Form burger patties from the ground beef, season with salt and pepper.

Fry the burger patties in the pan.

Spread the chili over the cooked burger patties and top with shredded cheddar cheese.

Cover the pan to melt the cheese.

Assemble the burger by placing the patty with chili and melted cheese on the bun.

Top with sliced jalapeno and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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