By Traeger Kitchen
You’re going to need both hands for this big, bad burger. We start with Traeger’s homemade chili recipe and once that’s done, we ladle it over a juicy grilled cheeseburger, topping it all off with Fritos and red onions.
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.4 1/2 Pound | ground beef |
1 Large | onion, diced |
1 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1 Can | chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced |
1/4 Cup | chili powder |
1 1/2 Tablespoon | ground cumin |
3 Clove | garlic, minced |
1 Whole | jalapeño, diced |
1 Can | (14.5 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes |
2 Cup | chicken stock |
1/8 Cup | flour |
1/2 Tablespoon | dark chili powder |
1/2 Tablespoon | ground cinnamon |
1 To Taste | salt and pepper |
1 Whole | lime, juiced |
1 Whole | (1.55 oz) Hershey's Milk Chocolate |
1 As Needed | Traeger Beef Rub |
5 Slices | cheddar cheese |
5 Whole | hamburger buns |
1 Whole | red onion, sliced |
1 Whole | Fritos Corn Chips, bag |
1
For the Beef Chili: Heat a large Dutch oven on the stove top over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through.
2
Add all chili ingredients, minus the chocolate and limes to the Dutch oven.
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
4
Put the Dutch oven into the grill for 2 hours, stirring every hour. Remove Dutch oven from grill.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
02:00
5
Stir the lime juice and the chocolate into the chili. Set chili aside until ready to assemble the burgers.
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For the burgers: When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to 400℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
7
Form into 5 equal patties and season both sides with Traeger Beef Rub.
8
Place patties directly on the grill grate and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping once.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
00:10
9
Top each burger with cheese and cook for 1 minute more to melt.
400 ˚F / 204 ˚C
00:01
10
Remove from the grill and let rest 1-2 minutes.
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To build burger, place the patty on the bottom bun, add a scoop of chili, fritos, red onion and finish with the top bun. Enjoy!
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