SANTA FE BURGER

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This is one seriously delicious cheeseburger inspired by the flavors of the Southwest, personal favorites of mine. A luscious, gooey queso sauce made with Monterey Jack cheese takes the place of sliced cheese and makes a secure bed for roasted and diced poblano chiles. Blue corn tortilla chips give the burger an unexpectedly perfect touch of salty crunch. The queso sauce would also be wonderful as a dip for chips or fries.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large poblano chile
2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean)
4 hamburger buns, split; toasted, if desired (see below)
12 blue or yellow corn tortilla chips
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (about 2 cups)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Put the chile on a rimmed baking sheet, rub with 1 tablespoon of the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until the skin of the chile is blackened, about 15 minutes. Remove the chile from the oven, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let the chile steam for 15 minutes. Peel, stem, and seed the chile and then coarsely chop it.
  • To make the queso sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the milk, increase the heat to high, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
  • Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb. Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper. Cook the burgers, using the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. See how Bobby cooks perfect burgers
  • Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top each with a few tablespoons of queso sauce, chips, and some of the poblano. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.
  • Toasted Burger Buns
  • I think the taste and the texture of buns are best when lightly toasted. To toast a bun on a grill, grill pan, or griddle, split the bun open, place it cut side down on the grill, and grill until light golden brown, about 10 seconds. Alternatively, you can place the split bun halves cut side up on a baking sheet and cook them under a preheated broiler until light golden brown, about 30 seconds. Keep a close eye on them and don't let them get too brown or else that texture will take on a life of its own and defeat the purpose of starting with a soft bun.

Nathan Villarreal
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These burgers are delicious! The chipotle mayo is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Boyede Tope
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I love this recipe! The burgers are always cooked perfectly, and the chipotle mayo is the perfect addition. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves burgers.


Glenn Schweitzer
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This recipe is a keeper! The burgers are so juicy and flavorful, and the chipotle mayo is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


DaisyM60
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I'm not a big fan of burgers, but this Santa Fe version is a game-changer! The spices give it a unique and flavorful taste that I really enjoyed. The avocado and cheese are also great additions. Will definitely make this again!


Rohan Gandotra
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These burgers are amazing! The spices give them a unique and flavorful taste, and the chipotle mayo is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Mdjoy Sheikh
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! The burgers are so juicy and flavorful, and the chipotle mayo is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves burgers.


Lubna Khan
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and the burgers were delicious! The spices were perfectly balanced, and the chipotle mayo was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and juicy bur


Hemmanuel Damilare
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This recipe is easy to follow and the burgers turned out great! I loved the combination of flavors, and the chipotle mayo was a perfect complement to the burger. I will definitely be making this again.


Tikopro Torres
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this burger was not too spicy for me. The spices were just right, and the chipotle mayo added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves burgers.


Philip Simmons
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This Santa Fe burger is a great way to change up your burger routine. The spices give it a unique and flavorful taste that I really enjoyed. I also loved the addition of avocado and Monterey Jack cheese.


Md Mehedy
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with a veggie burger instead of beef. It was still delicious! The spices and the chipotle mayo really made the burger. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, vegetarian or not.


Roghani Creator
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a hit! Everyone loved the burgers, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Roxana Alvardo
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This recipe is amazing! The burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the chipotle mayo was the perfect finishing touch. I also loved the addition of avocado and Monterey Jack cheese.


Sanjay Srivastav
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I'm not a huge fan of burgers, but this Santa Fe version is a game-changer! The spices give it a unique and flavorful taste that I really enjoyed. The avocado and cheese are also great additions. Will definitely make this again!


Akande Skidoboy
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OMG! This Santa Fe burger is absolutely delicious! The flavors of the chipotle, cumin, and chili powder come together perfectly, and the avocado and Monterey Jack cheese add a creamy, tangy touch. I will definitely be making this again!