Best 6 Chili Cheese Burgers Recipes

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Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our delectable Chili Cheese Burgers, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight. These burgers are not just ordinary patties; they're an explosion of juicy, savory beef, smothered in a rich and tangy chili, and topped with a gooey blanket of melted cheese. Served on toasted buns, each bite is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, from the crispy bun to the tender meat, the spicy chili, and the velvety cheese. This recipe article offers a collection of variations to suit every palate, including a classic chili cheese burger, a spicy rendition with jalapeños and chipotle peppers, and a vegetarian option with a hearty portobello mushroom patty. Whichever you choose, prepare to embark on a flavor-packed adventure that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR CHILI BURGERS



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Big, bold chili and french-fried onions are a fun alternative to the classic burger fixings of ketchup and mustard. The patties are easy to assemble, making this a great weeknight sandwich. -Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine beef and chili powder. Shape into 4 patties. Pan-fry, grill or broil until meat is no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring chili to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through. Place burgers on bun bottoms; top with chili, cheese and onions. Replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1081mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CHILI-CHEESE BURGERS



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Instead of topping my burgers with cheese, I like to shred it and mix it into the meat when shaping the patties. This way, I'm sure to get a little cheesy goodness in every bite. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 tablespoons chili sauce, divided
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 pound ground beef
4 hamburger buns, split
Lettuce leaves, tomato slices and mayonnaise, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cheese, 2 tablespoons chili sauce and chili powder. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. , Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on buns with remaining chili sauce and, if desired, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

LOADED CHILI CHEESEBURGERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 frozen onion rings
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, preferably chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil, for the grill
4 slices yellow cheddar cheese
4 brioche buns, split
1 cup prepared chili, warmed
1/3 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare the onion rings as the label directs; keep warm. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly brush the grill grates with vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness. During the last minute of grilling, top each patty with a slice of cheese. Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes. Grill the buns, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Top the bun bottoms with the burger patties, chili and onion rings. Drizzle with the barbecue sauce, then cover with the bun tops.
  • Photograph by Levi Brown

THROWDOWN'S GREEN CHILE CHEESEBURGERS



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In New Mexico, the state vegetable is the chile pepper, where they're layered atop beef for an iconic dish: the Green Chile Cheeseburger. Sometimes topping the Scoville chart, and sometimes mildly spicy, these burgers are defined by a relish of mixed chiles and a handsome dose of melted cheese. Bobby's recipe has poblano, Hatch and serrano chiles with honey and red wine vinegar to balance. Pickled red onions add tang, and a Monterey Jack-Parmesan queso sauce brings it home with creamy rich flavor.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
12 ounces Chihuahua or Monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium poblano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 Hatch chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1 serrano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 medium red onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
12 blue or yellow corn tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Burgers:
  • For 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; add the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm.
  • For the relish:
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the pickled red onions:
  • Bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Put the onions in a medium bowl, pour the vinegar over, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours before serving.
  • For the burgers:
  • Heat a griddle or large saute pan over high heat. Add the oil and let it heat until it begins to shimmer.
  • Shape the ground beef with your hands into 4 round patties about 1 1/2 inches thick and season each burger on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the burgers until golden brown on both sides and cooked to medium, about 8 minutes.
  • Put the burgers on the buns and top each with a few tablespoons of the queso sauce, relish, onions and chips.

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

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!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor. Look for ground chuck or sirloin.
  • Season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper. This will help to develop flavor as the burgers cook.
  • Don't overcook the burgers. Cook them until they are just cooked through, or they will become dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Swiss are all good choices.
  • Toast the buns before assembling the burgers. This will help to prevent them from getting soggy.
  • Add your favorite toppings to the burgers. Some popular choices include lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and ketchup.

Conclusion:

Chili cheese burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a casual get-together or a busy weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a burger that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give chili cheese burgers a try!

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