Chuck Wagon Burgers Recipes

HAMBURGER RECIPE

Steps:

• Make burger seasoning by combining all spices in a bowl. Set aside.
• Divide ground chuck into 6 equal portions and gently from into 1/2 inch thick patties that are wider than the burger buns (as they will shrink). Use your thumb to press an indentation into the center of each patty. Cover and set aside.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Just before cooking, sprinkle seasoning over the patties, then place on hot grill, indent-side up. Close grill lid and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom of the burger is seared and juices are accumulating on top of the burger. Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until the beef reaches 160 degrees F.
• Place cheese on burgers during the last minute of cooking. Remove to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving in a bun, with toppings.

CHUCK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees F.
• Put the flour in one shallow dish, the egg in a second and the breadcrumbs in a third. Coat the onion rings first in the flour, then dip them into the egg, shaking off any excess, then coat them with the breadcrumbs. Fry the rings until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
• Put the ground sirloin in a bowl and add the chipotle and some salt and pepper. Mix well and form the mixture into 2 burgers.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. Cook the burgers to your liking, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside on a plate and keep warm by inverting another plate on top. In the same skillet, fry the jalapeno slices until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Wipe out the skillet and add the butter. Toast the pretzel rolls until lightly browned.
• Mix together the barbecue sauce and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
• To assemble: Spread some of the sauce on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top with the burgers, jalapeno slices and onion rings. Spread more sauce on the top halves of the rolls and serve.

CHUCK'S SUPER BURGERS

Steps:

• For the ranch dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, garlic and scallions. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• For the toppings: Heat a pan over medium heat. When warm, add the bacon and cook until slightly crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on paper towels to drain some of the excess oil. In the same pan, add the slices of onion and cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the patties: Combine the beef, veal, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ranch dressing, capers, and chile flakes in a large bowl and mix well with your hands until blended thoroughly. Form into palm-shaped patties. Place 2 to 3 pieces of cubed cheese in the center of every patty and form the meat around the cubes so that they are entirely covered and in the center of each patty.
• In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Sear both sides of the patties until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Top with the slices of cheese. Continue cooking in the oven until the cheese melts from the center of the patty, about 10 minutes. To serve: Place the patties on the warmed buns and assemble with desired toppings.

CHUCK WAGON BURGERS

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat.
• Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
• Combine liquid smoke and water in a bowl; then add to the beef mixture.
• Simmer for 10 minutes to blend all the flavors.
• Meanwhile butter and broiler toast the buns.
• Spoon the beef mixture onto the toasted buns.

CHUCK WAGON MAC

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and reserved macaroni and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley.