Santa Fe Fajita Burger Food

SANTA FE BURGER

Steps:

• Southwestern Mayonnaise: Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 2 Tbs taco seasoning.
• Caramelized Onions: Heat oil and butter over medium heat; add onions stirring constantly until soften approximately 3-5 minutes. Add sugar and continue stirring and cook until onions start browning; approx 15-20 minutes.
• Combine ground beef and jalapeños and shape into 4 patties and then sprinkle with grill seasoning.
• Grill burgers for 10 minutes and flip half way through. During the last minute place a slice of provolone on each patty.
• Assemble burger: Spread each bottom bun with 2 Tbs mayonnaise and caramelized onions. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips and put burger patty on top. Add guacamole, lettuce and tomato slices to top bun.

SANTA FE BURGER

Steps:

• Burgers:;
• Queso sauce:;
• 1.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
• 2.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 finely dice it.
• 3.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, add the cheese and whisk until melted. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
• 4.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.
• Heat a gas grill to high. Brush the burgers with remaining 2 tablespoons of canola oil and grill until desired doneness is reached.
• 5.Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top each with a few tablespoons of queso sauce, some of the poblano, and the chips. Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.

SANTA FE BURGER

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.

FAJITA BURGER WITH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat (for a gas grill, leave one or two burners on low or off; for a charcoal grill, bank the coals on one side of grill).
• Combine the avocado, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and mash together with a potato masher or the back of a fork. Stir in the cilantro, cover and set aside.
• Combine the oil, bell peppers, onion, jalapeno, 1 tablespoon of the chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine; set aside.
• Combine the beef, remaining 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper in a large bowl and mix well. Divide the mixture into fourths and shape into patties.
• Lightly brush the grill grates with oil. Put the bell pepper mixture in an open grill basket and cook over direct heat, tossing frequently, until the peppers and onions are golden and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Move the basket over indirect heat. Put the patties over direct heat. Grill the patties until marked on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook about 2 minutes, then top each patty with 1 slice of pepper jack cheese. Cover the grill and cook until the cheese is melted and the patties are marked on the other side and slightly firm, about 1 minute more for medium rare. Remove the patties and pepper mixture to a serving platter.
• Spread the guacamole on both sides of the buns and top with the patties and pepper mixture.

SANTA FE CHICKEN OR STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine meat, oil, lime juice, onion, peppers, garlic and salsa in a sealed plastic bag.
• Marinate overnight in fridge.
• Grill or broil meat and veggies 4-5 inches from heat source for 5-8 minutes per side.
• Bring the marinade to a boil for 2 minutes.
• Cut meat into thin strips.
• Cut veggies into thin strips.
• Divide among the tortillas and drizzle with a little marinade.
• Sprinkle with cheese and roll up.
• Top with sour cream and more salsa if desired.