Highway Diner’s Chili-size Burgers

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 1/2 lbs ground round, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 lb lean lamb sausage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 large finely chopped canned green chili pepper
• 1 (1 lb) can whole tomato
• 1 (1 lb) can red kidney beans
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in medium bowl combine 2 pounds round with garlic and form into 4 patties. then in heavy skillet such as cast iron, sear on both sides. turn down heat and cook for 5 to 8 more minutes or until juices run clear. set aside in warmer.
• 2 add the oil and saute the onions garlic and bell pepper until onions are semitransparent. put in bowl and set aside.
• 3 then brown the rest of the meats. drain off fat.
• 4 add salt, chili powder and pepper, tomatoes and kidney beans. simmer for 30 minutes.
• 5 add the cooked onion mix. simmer a bit more or until completely heated. stir often.
• 6 place the patty on the bun and smother with chili mix.
• 7 top with chopped onions and cheese.