Nacho Burgers

Adapted from: Food & Wine Magazine, January 2012

Salsa:

3 tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 chipotle chili in adobo, seeded and minced

3 tomatoes, finely diced

2 tbsp. onion, finely diced

3 tbsp. chopped cilantro

Salt

Cheese Sauce:

1 tbsp. butter

1 tbsp. flour

¾ cup milk

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper

Burgers:

1 ½ lbs. ground beef

Salt and pepper

Hamburger buns, split and toasted

Sliced pickled jalapenos and tortilla chips for topping

Step 1:

        For the salsa, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season with salt.

Step 2:

        To make the cheese sauce, in a small saucepan melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and whisk until smooth and thickened (about 5 minutes). Add the cheese and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce cool until very thick and spreadable.

Step 3:

        To make the burgers, form the ground beef into patties and season with salt and pepper. Cook on a grill or grill pan over medium heat until desired done-ness. About 5 minutes per side for medium-well burgers. Place the burgers in a bun, top with cheese sauce, salsa, pickled jalapenos and tortilla chips.

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