Queso-stuffed burgers recipe

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Step 1

Combine the ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the chile powder and cumin in a medium bowl. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Divide into 8 equal portions, then flatten into thin patties, about 4 inches wide. Put 4 squares of cheese in the center of 4 of the patties, fanned out into a circle, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the tomatoes or pico de gallo and some sliced scallion. Top each with another patty, then press and pinch the edges to seal. Shape each into an even 4-inch-wide, 1-inch-thick patty.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat or preheat a grill to medium and oil the grates. Add the patties and cook until browned on one side, about 4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until browned on the second side, 3 to 5 more minutes for medium-rare to medium. Transfer to a rack set on a baking sheet or to a paper towel–lined plate.

Step 3

Put the patties on the buns and top with tomato, avocado and chipotle mayonnaise.

Ingredient

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons
Ground beef

2 pounds 2 pounds
Velveeta or american cheese

4 slices 4 slices
Canned diced tomatoes and chiles (such as rotel) or pico de gallo

4 cup 4 cup
Hamburger buns

4 sesame 4 sesame
Chipotle chile powder

1 teaspoon 0.17 fl. ozs
Ground cumin

1 teaspoon 0.17 fl. ozs

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