Cheddar Burgers with Balsamic Onions and Chipotle Ketchup
Cheddar Burgers with Balsamic Onions and Chipotle Ketchup is a flavorful Mexican Mexican Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat): Arrange onion rounds on baking sheet.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPrepare barbecue (medium-high heat): Arrange onion rounds on baking sheet.
Brush with oil; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt and pepper.
Transfer onion rounds (still intact) to grill rack; close cover.
Cook until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side.
Reduce heat or move onions to cooler part of grill.
Close cover; cook until onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to medium bowl.
Toss with vinegar.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover; chill.
Mix ketchup, chiles, adobo sauce, and 2 teaspoons vinegar in small bowl.
Season with salt and more vinegar, if desired. do a h e a d Can be made 3 days ahead.
Cover and chill.
Shape beef into six 1/2-inch thick patties.
Sprinkle patties on both sides with coarse salt and pepper.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
Place burgers on grill.
Close cover; cook burgers until bottoms start to darken and juices rise to surface, about 3 minutes.
Turn burgers; cook to desired doneness, about 3 minutes longer for medium-rare.
Top with onions and cheese.
Close cover; cook until cheese melts.
Place muffin bottoms on plates; spread with ketchup.
Top with burgers, tomatoes, if desired, spinach, and muffin tops.
Serve, passing remaining ketchup separately.
*Dried, smoked jalapeños in a spicy tomato sauce called adobo; available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Latin markets.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.