Sunny’s Tex-Mex Burger Board

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  4.5 – 2 reviews  • Cheeseburger
Everyone’s all aboard the styled food board craze these days, including yours truly. But mine goes beyond charcuterie. I’m debuting a BURGER board, because it’s not summer without one. And a tasty Tex-Mex spin takes it to the next level. Grill up seasoned patties, then fill in your board with tons of toppings; the options are endless. Spicy jalapeños, crisp radishes, nacho cheese and crunchy tortilla chips are a few of my faves. Put your board on a lazy Susan and guests will have a blast building their own burgers.
Level: Easy
Total: 2 hr 30 min
Active: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% meat, 20% fat)
  2. 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  3. 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  4. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  5. Freshly ground black pepper
  6. Olive oil, for drizzling
  7. 4 onion or potato rolls, halved and cut sides toasted
  8. Pickled, fresh (sliced), grilled, and crispy (store-bought) jalapeños
  9. Chopped fresh cilantro
  10. Shredded or sliced pepper jack cheese
  11. Pico de gallo
  12. Salsa (green and red)
  13. Queso fresco
  14. Nacho sauce
  15. Crema
  16. Corn chips with a hint of lime
  17. Grilled peppers and onions
  18. Fresh radish slices
  19. Sliced avocado
  20. Chopped white onion
  21. Yellow mustard

Instructions

  1. For the patties: In a large bowl, add the beef and gently break up so it isn’t in one big lump. High over the top, sprinkle the salt, chile powder, cumin and a few hefty grinds of black pepper. With your less dominant hand, mix the patties by making a claw or pitchfork and fold the beef over itself while turning the bowl with your other hand. The goal is to blend, but not overmix the beef. Divide into 4 equal parts and make into balls. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover and let them rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  3. Add the balls of meat and press down to form nice round patties that are about 1 inch thick and that fit the circumference of the buns. Allow to cook until medium-rare and nicely browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. Make the burgers using the toppings on the board.

Reviews

Richard Anderson
It’s the best
Micheal Zuniga
Food Network omitted the
HUNGARIAN PAPRIKA that Sunny
added inline with the Salt, Pepper, Cumin
etc!!!
Nina Hodges
WOW!

 

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