Jul 14 2026
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Hot Mess Express Recipe

Inspired by HF Crave
Time30m
Serves2

HF in-house ground beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, Nikke's chili, sour cream, green onion and Fritos on a toasted sourdough bun.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patties

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into two equal patties.

  2. 2

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.

  3. 3

    Melt the Cheese

    During the last minute of cooking, place a generous amount of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.

  4. 4

    Toast the Buns

    While the cheese is melting, slice the sourdough buns in half and toast them on another skillet or in a toaster until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Hot Mess Express

    On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a cheese-covered beef patty. Top with Nikke's chili, a dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions, and a handful of Fritos. Place the top half of the bun on and serve.

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