Bordertown Burgers With Spicy Onions

LizzieBug's Note:

My adaptation of a recipe that came with a bottle of Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce. Juicy and tender, this burger has a wonderful smoky, spicy flavor without being overpoweringly hot.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large sweet onion , halved and thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce (I use Tabasco brand)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ lbs ground beef
• ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
• 4 hamburger buns , toasted

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a medium-size skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes), stirring often.
3. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 Tbsp of the chipotle sauce, stirring well to evenly coat the onions. Then remove the onions from the heat and keep warm.
4. Combine the ground beef, cilantro, salt, and 3 Tbsp of the chipotle sauce (Use 2 Tbsp for milder burgers) and shape into 4 burgers.
5. Grill over medium-high heat. (Approx. 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. 5 minutes per side for medium-well.).
6. Top each burger with a slice of pepper-jack cheese and grill until the cheese melts.
7. Place the burgers on toasted buns, and top with the spicy onions.
8. Add any burger toppings you’re fond of. I like a little bit of horseradish mayo on my burgers.

Reviews

[DoveChocolatierinKY]

The original recipe also includes 1/4 cup chopped green onion to mix in with the meat.