Best 10 Favorite Chili Cheeseburgers Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate culinary experience as we embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind creating the perfect chili cheeseburger. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the art of crafting a juicy, flavorful patty, selecting the perfect cheese for gooey, melted perfection, and mastering the art of creating a rich, savory chili that will elevate your burger to legendary status. Along the way, we'll uncover tips and tricks to ensure each bite is an explosion of flavor, leaving you craving more. So, prepare your appetite and let's dive into the world of chili cheeseburgers, where taste knows no bounds!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FAVORITE CHILI CHEESEBURGERS



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I like to experiment when making hamburgers and stuffing them with sharp Cheddar cheese makes them absolutely delicious. For lighter fare, I sometimes use a combination of lean ground beef and ground turkey. -Deb Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 hamburger-size pretzel buns or hamburger buns, split
1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef, chili sauce and chili powder, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into eight 1/4-in.-thick patties. Place 2 tablespoons cheese onto the center of each of four patties. Top with remaining patties; press edges firmly to seal., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1028mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CHILI CHEESEBURGERS AND HOMEMADE BUNS



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This is a combination of 2 of my recipes. I made the hamburger buns differently, and will tell ya how I made the burgers, too!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P2DT2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
seasoning salt
pepper
4 slices American cheese
1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, more if desired
seasoning salt
chili

Steps:

  • Day 1:.
  • Make my chili, recipe #50732, refrigerate or set aside if making the same day (or use your own favorite chili, of course!).
  • The night before, wrap 1 loaf frozen bread dough in plastic wrap, refrigerate overnight to thaw.
  • Day 2:.
  • Make 4 round balls out of bread dough, place on greased cookie sheet, oil dough lightly, cover with plastic wrap and let rise till doubled.
  • About 3 hours.
  • Brush with melted butter and garlic powder, sprinkle with some seasoning salt.
  • Bake about 22 minutes in 350º oven till golden brown. Place on rack to cool.
  • Make 4 patties out of ground beef, season each side with seasoning salt and coarse ground pepper.
  • Cook on the grill or in frying pan till done.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Warm chili in microwave till hot.
  • Top burger on cut bun with chili using a slotted spoon so there isn't too much juice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.1, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 154.7, Sodium 399.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Sugar 0.1, Protein 38.4

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 :

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

GROUND BEEF CHILI



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Make and share this Ground Beef Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (26 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 -2 cup water
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons steak sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons browning sauce (optional)
additional chopped onion (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the beef and next 3 ingredients over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Stir in the beans and remaining ingredients,except for additional onions and cheddar cheese.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness.
  • Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with chopped onion and cheddar cheese, if desired.

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

CHILI CHEESEBURGERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 good-quality hamburger buns
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
4 cups chili, recipe follows, heated
4 pounds ground beef
6 cloves garlic, minced
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup chili powder, or more as desired
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more as desired
Two 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour) or regular cornmeal

Steps:

  • Form 6 somewhat-thin patties from the beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fry the patties over medium to medium-low heat in a large skillet, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Onto each half of a burger bun, place a cooked patty. Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons grated Cheddar and a pile of hot chili.
  • In a large, heavy pot, brown the ground beef with the garlic over medium heat until the beef is totally cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off most of the excess fat, leaving a little behind for moisture and flavor. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally; if the liquid level seems low, add up to 1 cup water to keep it from burning.
  • After an hour, stir in the kidney and pinto beans. In a small bowl, combine the masa harina with 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork until it's smooth. Pour the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, then taste the chili and adjust the seasonings. Simmer the chili for another 10 minutes to thicken, then turn off the heat and let it cool.
  • Fill freezer bags with 2-cup portions and freeze them flat for easy stacking (or freeze in other freezer-safe containers).

CHILI CHEESEBURGERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 pounds ground beef
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, finely diced
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 14.5-ounce can kidney beans, drained
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
3 good-quality hamburger buns
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
Thin Fries, recipe follows, for serving, optional
10 large russet potatoes
Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Divide the ground beef in half and form 6 somewhat-thin patties out of one of the halves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fry the patties over medium to medium-low heat in a large skillet, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the rest of the ground beef, the garlic, onions and some salt and pepper and cook until browned. Drain off the grease and mix in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin. Cook until nice and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Lay half of each bun on 6 plates (so each plate gets half a bun.). Lay 1 patty on each bun piece, then divide the cheese among the patties. Ladle the hot chili all over the patties. Serve with Thin Fries if desired.
  • Peel and rinse the potatoes, then cut them into sticks by cutting each potato into 4 or 5 vertical pieces, then cutting each piece into sticks. Put the potato sticks in a large bowl, cover with cold water and swish them around to get off the extra starch. Pour off the starchy water and add fresh water. Continue washing the potatoes until the water runs clear. Cover with water again and allow them to soak for 2 or 3 hours. (You can also stick them in the fridge and let them soak for up to 3 days.)
  • When you're ready to make the fries, drain off the water and lay the potatoes sticks on baking sheets lined with paper towels. Blot them with more paper towels to dry them.
  • Heat a few inches of oil in a heavy pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 300 degrees F. In 3 or 4 batches, cook the potatoes until soft, about 1 minute per batch. They should not be brown at all at this point! You just want to start the cooking process. Remove each batch and drain them on new/dry paper towels.
  • When all the potatoes have been fried once, turn up the heat until the oil reaches 400 degrees F. Start frying the potatoes in batches again, cooking until the fries are golden and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Sprinkle the fries with sea salt and dive in!

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.

CHILI CHEESE BURGER BOWLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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 a quality ground beef: The type of ground beef you use will have a big impact on the overall flavor of your burgers. Look for a ground beef that is at least 80% lean, and make sure it is fresh.
  • Season the ground beef well: Don't skimp on the seasonings when you're making your burger patties. A good blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder will help to give your burgers a delicious flavor.
  • Cook the burgers over medium heat: Cooking the burgers over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out. Cook the burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese you use on your chili cheeseburgers is also important. Look for a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor. Some good options include cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Swiss cheese.
  • Make your own chili: If you have the time, making your own chili for your chili cheeseburgers is a great way to add even more flavor to your burgers. There are many different chili recipes available online, so you can find one that suits your taste.

Conclusion:

Chili cheeseburgers are a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips in this article, you can make the best chili cheeseburgers that you've ever tasted. So what are you waiting for? Fire up the grill and get cooking!

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