Chili Cheeseburger (1/2 Lb) Recipe
Served open faced on a grilled Wheat Montana potato bun topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and diced red onion and crinkle cut fries on the side.
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Ingredients
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Burger
Fries
Method
Burger Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Beef Patty
In a mixing bowl, take 0.5 lb of ground beef and form it into a patty. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure the patty is slightly larger than the bun as it will shrink while cooking.
- 2
- 3
Add Chili and Cheese
Once the patty is cooked, place it on the Wheat Montana potato bun. Top with 1 cup of chili and 0.5 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese. Allow the cheese to melt slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Garnish
Sprinkle 0.25 cup of diced red onion on top of the melted cheese.
Fries Preparation
- 5
Fry the Fries
In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F. Carefully add 2 cups of frozen crinkle cut fries to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes.
- 6
Drain and Season
Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste while still hot.