Best 10 Down Home Chili Cheeseburger Recipes

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In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the allure of a classic down home chili cheeseburger. This culinary masterpiece combines two beloved American staples – the juicy hamburger and the savory chili – into one irresistible package. Whether you're a chili purist who prefers a classic beef chili or a daring foodie who enjoys experimenting with unique flavor combinations, there's a down home chili cheeseburger recipe out there to satisfy your taste buds. So grab your apron, fire up the grill, and let's embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for this iconic American dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UPTOWN DOWN-HOME CHILI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning) a palm full
1/2 pound baby Portobello mushrooms, chopped
1/4 pound shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped, with their juices or 1 generous palm full ground chipotle chili powder, about 2 tablespoons
1 tablespoon ground cumin, half a palm full
1 bottle imported beer (recommended: Stella Artois (...imported just 'cause we're Uptown and that's all they drink here.)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup beef stock (8-ounce box)
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
8-ounce piece smoked Gouda, shredded
1 small white onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a deep, large skillet or a pot over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil and the meat. Season it with grill seasoning and sear it up, browning and crumbling it, for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate and return pot to stove. Reduce heat to medium- high and add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Add the mushrooms and begin to brown them before adding the other veggies. After 2 or 3 minutes the mushrooms will begin to shirk and soften. Push the mushrooms off to one side of the pot and add all the remaining veggies to the opposite side of the pot surface. Once the onions, celery, peppers and garlic have been working for a few minutes as well, mix the veggies with the mushrooms. Add the meat back, season with Worcestershire sauce, chipotle in adobo or chipotle powder and cumin. Add in beer to deglaze the pot, scraping up all the pan drippings. Reduce the beer by half, about 2 minutes. Add the black beans, tomatoes, stock and thyme to chili and simmer 10 minutes for flavors to combine. Taste to adjust seasonings. Top bowls of the chili with shredded smoked Gouda and finely chopped raw onions.

DOWN HOME CHILI CHEESEBURGER



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Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen, Oxmoor House, 2015, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, preferably 80% lean
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
1 teaspoon Emeril's Creole Seasoning (sold in supermarkets) or other Creole seasoning
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 8 slices
4 hamburger buns
Down Home Chili

Steps:

  • Form the ground beef into 8 patties about 1/3 inch thick. Preheat a griddle or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the oil to the griddle. Season the onion slices with 1/4 teaspoon each of the Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the onions to the griddle and cook, stirring until lightly golden, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly season the patties on both sides with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the Worcestershire. Push the onions off to one side, then place the patties on the hot griddle and cook for 3 to 4 minutes for medium, turning once halfway through. Flip the patties again, add 1 slice of cheese to the top of each, and continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until cheese is melted. Place the hamburger buns, cut sides down, on the griddle, and cook until warmed through and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • For each burger, place one toasted bun on a serving plate. Place one patty on the bottom half of the bun, spoon chili on top of the patty, and top with a second patty and more chili. Place a portion of onions on the chili, and finish off with the top of the bun. Serve immediately.

CHEESEBURGER CHILI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef (chuck for a more buttery flavored beef chili, sirloin for lean steak-like flavor)
3 tablespoons chili powder such as Gebhardt's Chili Powder, or ancho chile powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cups beef stock
1/2 cup organic ketchup, such as Heinz
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup yellow mustard, such as Ploughman's or French's
One 14-ounce can red kidney beans, drained
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups shredded mild yellow Cheddar
1/4 cup dill pickle relish
1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped (1/4 to 1/3 cup)
Easy Oven Fries, recipe follows
Ripple potato chips
Chopped raw onions
3 large starchy potatoes, scrubbed and dried
Olive oil cooking spray
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper

Steps:

  • For the chili: Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pat the meat dry and add to the hot oil. Brown and crumble the meat until it is evenly caramelized. Add the chili powder and some salt and pepper. Stir. Add the garlic and onions; cook to soften, 7 to 8 minutes. Then add the beef stock, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard and hot sauce, to taste. Stir in the beans and reduce the heat to keep the chili at a simmer. Cook to thicken, partially covered, about 20 minutes. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat. Stir frequently. For the cheeseburger sauce: Melt the butter in a sauce pot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, cook 1 minute, then add the milk. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and thicken to coat back of spoon. Stir in the cheese in a figure-eight motion. Once the cheese has melted, stir in the relish and raw onions, taste the sauce for seasoning. Cool and store. Reheat over medium-low heat, partially covered, stirring frequently. Alternatively, reheat in a microwave oven, partially covered, stirring occasionally until evenly hot through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on high. Serve the chili in shallow bowls, topped with Easy Oven Fries or chips, cheese sauce and onions.
  • While the chili and sauce are heating up, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the oven rack in center of the oven. Cut the potatoes into planks lengthwise, then into thin sticks. Arrange the fries on a large baking sheet and spray evenly with cooking spray. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Then switch the broiler to high and cook until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more, turning once.

25-MINUTE CHILI-CHEESEBURGER SKILLET RECIPE



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Experience delicious flavor with this 25-Minute Chili-Cheeseburger Skillet. This 25-Minute Chili-Cheeseburger Skillet is full of cheesy flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 cups water
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 tsp. chili powder
3 cups chopped broccoli
1/4 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet.
  • Stir in water, Macaroni and chili powder. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add broccoli; simmer 5 min. or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in Cheese Sauce Mix and ketchup until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

CHILI BURGERS



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Sausage and chili sauce add to the usual ground beef to make a great consistency and flavor for burgers.

Provided by MEHUNGRY98

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ pounds ground beef
½ pound Italian sausage
⅓ cup tomato-based chili sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, Italian sausage, chili sauce, salt and pepper. Form 8 balls out of the meat, and flatten into patties.
  • Grill patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 62.9 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

HOMEMADE CHILI BURGERS



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Here's our attempt at re-creating an open-faced burger we enjoyed in a restaurant. The chili can also be served over hot dogs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

CHILI:
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
BURGERS:
1 egg
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 hamburger buns
Chopped onion and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in remaining chili ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour., In a large bowl, combine the egg, crumbs, salt, cumin and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture; mix well. Shape into four patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with chili. Top with onion and cheese. Refrigerate or freeze remaining chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 56g protein.

CHEESEBURGER CHILI



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Just tried this one tonight, and it's as good as it looked/sounded. Got this from "My Great Recipies" packet 20. The curry powder gives this dish a different flavor from the norm.

Provided by House

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In heavy skillet or saucepan, saute together beef and onions until browned.
  • Add tomatoes, kidney beans, salt, chili powder and curry powder.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Simmer over moderate heat for 12-15 minute.
  • Serve hot, topping each serving with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  • Good with bread, cold beverage and fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.2, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 1071.9, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 10, Sugar 5.4, Protein 40.1

EASY CHILI CHEESEBURGER MAC



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I found this on the Kraft website and adjusted it a bit for our preferences. It's a tasty, super-easy dish! I use kitchen scissors to cut the tomatoes up into smaller pieces.

Provided by ZMiaJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
14 ounces stewed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni.
  • Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in pan.
  • Drain water from macaroni and grease from ground beef.
  • Add milk and margarine to macaroni and stir until margarine is melted.
  • Mix cheese packet from box into macaroni.
  • Combine beef mixture, chili powder and tomatoes with macaroni.
  • Serve when heated through.

CHILI BURGERS



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These are hearty, zippy sandwiches which are a crowd pleaser. People are pleasantly surprised to find beans in this recipe.-Dolores Skrout, Summerhill, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, brown beef; drain. Add beans, soup, celery, green pepper, onion, ketchup, brown sugar and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts :

CHILI CHEESE BURGER BOWLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chili Cheese Burger Bowls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, white onion, garlic, ground beef, crushed tomato, tomato paste, light brown sugar, salt, ground black pepper, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, water, grated parmesan cheese, ground beef, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, brioche burger buns

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
14.5 oz crushed tomato
6 oz tomato paste
1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup water
2 ⅔ cups grated parmesan cheese
2 lb ground beef, divided into 8 patties
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 brioche burger buns

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot with a lid over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, ground pepper, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, and stir to combine. Add water and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Set a wire cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Place a metal 1-cup (240 ml) measuring cup upside down on top of the cooling rack.
  • In a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour ⅓ cup (35 g) of Parmesan in the center of the pan and spread out into a thin circle, about 5 inches across. Without disturbing the cheese, melt for 2-3 minutes, or until golden and fully melted.
  • Once the cheese is fully melted, run a spatula along the edges of the cheese and shake the pan to loosen the cheese circle. Carefully slide the melted cheese over the inverted measuring cup to form a cheese bowl. DO NOT TOUCH, it is extremely hot. Set aside and let cool completely, about ten minutes. Repeat with the rest of the Parmesan to make 8 bowls.
  • Lightly grease a large skillet over high heat, then add the beef patties (in batches, if necessary) and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes without disturbing, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached at least 165˚F (75˚C).
  • To assemble, place a bottom burger bun on a plate and put a cheese bowl on top. Lay a burger patty inside the cheese bowl and top with a spoonful of chili, a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese, and the top bun.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 67 grams, Sugar 13 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chili cheeseburger soup will be. Use fresh ground beef, shredded cheese, and diced tomatoes. Avoid using pre-packaged or processed ingredients.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the ground beef, don't overcrowd the pan. This will make the beef steam instead of brown. Cook the beef in batches if necessary.
  • Season the chili cheeseburger soup well: Use a variety of spices to season the soup, such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. You can also add a bit of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
  • Let the soup simmer: Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer you simmer the soup, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Serve the chili cheeseburger soup with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and crushed tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This chili cheeseburger soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this chili cheeseburger soup a try!

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