Highway Diner’s Chili-Size Burgers

A chili smothered hamburger rom the Retro Diner. You want fries with that?

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 lbs  ground round, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion
• 1  finely chopped garlic clove
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 1⁄2 lb  lean pork sausage
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  large  finely chopped canned green chili pepper
• 1 (1 lb) can whole tomato
• 1 (1 lb) can red kidney beans
• 4  hamburger buns
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped sweet onion
• 1⁄2 cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In medium bowl combine 2 pounds round with garlic and form into 4 patties. Then in heavy skillet such as cast iron, sear on both sides. Turn down heat and cook for 5 to 8 more minutes or until juices run clear. Set aside in warmer.
2. Add the oil and saute the onions garlic and bell pepper until onions are semitransparent. Put in bowl and set aside.
3. Then brown the rest of the meats. Drain off fat.
4. Add salt, chili powder and pepper, tomatoes and kidney beans. Simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Add the cooked onion mix. Simmer a bit more or until completely heated. Stir often.
6. Place the patty on the bun and smother with chili mix.
7. top with chopped onions and cheese.