There isn’t much out there that can beat a cheeseburger, or nachos, but what if there was a way to combine to two delicious meals into one? Everyone loves a good plate of nachos, but then again most everyone also enjoys a delicious cheeseburger. Sometimes it can be hard to choose which one you would like to eat. Well wonder no more because today we are going to look at what it would take to make an awesome Nacho Burger!
INGREDIENTS
SALSA
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
3 plum tomatoes, finely diced
2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt
CHEESE SAUCE
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
BURGERS
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
Vegetable oil, for brushing
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Sliced pickled jalapeños and blue corn tortilla chips, for topping
MAKE THE SALSA In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt.
MAKE THE CHEESE SAUCE In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook over moderate heat for 30 seconds. Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking, until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in the Jack cheese until melted, then stir in the pecorino; season with salt and pepper. Let cool until spreadable.
MAKE THE BURGERS Light a grill. Form the beef into 4 patties and brush with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat until browned outside and medium within, 4 minutes per side. Place the burgers on the buns, top with the cheese sauce, salsa, jalapeños and chips, and serve.
There you have it, a fun and easy way to combine your love for nachos and cheeseburgers into one delicious creation.
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