Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsRange Cafe DowntownRio Grande Gorge Recipe

Rio Grande Gorge Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

mashed burger served open-faced on a flour tortilla, white cheddar, grilled onions, Range fries con queso, black beans, choice of chile

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation and Assembly

  1. 1

    Cook the Fries

    Preheat the oven and cook the frozen French fries according to package instructions until crispy.

  2. 2

    Grill the Onions

    Slice the medium onion and sauté in a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Burger Patty

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into two patties. Grill or cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Melt the Cheese

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

  5. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  6. 6

    Assemble the Dish

    Place each cheesy burger patty on a warm tortilla. Top with grilled onions, black beans, and drizzle with queso cheese sauce. Finish with your choice of chile sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the open-faced burgers with the crispy fries on the side.

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