Texas Burgers
Source of Recipe
From "United Tastes of Texas" by Jessica Dupuy
Recipe Introduction
"There's really no secret to grilling a great Texas-style burger. Start with ground chuck that is 20 percent fat, round out a few quarter-pound patties by hand - making sure not to compress the meat too much - sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill them over a hot charcoal fire. To serve them in keeping with a tradition started by Texas-based fast-food chain, Whataburger, add a smear of classic yellow mustard. Jalape�os are also a Texas must, whether pickled or fresh."
List of Ingredients
� 1� pounds ground chuck
� 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
� 1 Tbsp Texas Meat Rub (recipe follows)
� 4�-ounce slices longhorn-style Cheddar cheese *
� 1 medium jalape�o pepper, thinly sliced
� 4 hamburger buns
� � cup butter, softened
� Toppings: coarse-grained mustard, leaf lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onion slices
Recipe
Preheat grill to 350� to 400�F (medium-high) heat. Shape ground chuck into four 4-inch patties. Drizzle patties with Worcestershire sauce, and sprinkle with Texas Meat Rub. Let stand 15 minutes.
Grill patties, covered with grill lid, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness; top with cheese. Grill, covered with grill lid, until cheese melts. Remove from grill; top with jalape�o, and let stand 5 minutes.
Butter buns and toast on grill. Serve patties on toasted buns with desired toppings.
Makes 4 servings
Texas Meat Rub:
Stir together � cup salt, � cup ancho chile powder, � cup garlic powder, � cup onion powder, � cup seasoned salt, � cup freshly ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons paprika until well blended. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
Makes 1⅔ cups
* Mild Cheddar or Colby cheese may be substituted for longhorn-style cheese.
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