Spicy Patty Melts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Caramelized Onions
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2 white onions, diced
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2 to 3 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado oil)
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2/3 stick unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
→ For the Patties
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2 lbs 80/20 ground chuck
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Your favorite beef rub
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Mustard for topping
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12 slices 3 pepper Colby Jack cheese
→ For the Jalapeños
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2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced into small rings
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Oil for sautéing
→ For the Spicy Burger Spread
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 tablespoon mustard
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1 tablespoon sweet relish
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1 chipotle pepper from a can, chopped
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2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can
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2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
→ For Assembly
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Texas toast buns
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1/2 lb bacon
# Instructions:
01 -
Dice the onions. In a skillet preheated to medium heat (350 degrees), add the neutral oil, diced onions, and butter. Stir until the butter melts. Season with a tablespoon of kosher salt and stir every 5 minutes until the onions turn into a paste - this takes about 45 minutes. Remove excess oil with a paper towel, increase heat to 400 degrees, and stir continuously until the onions turn golden brown. Set aside.
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Slice the jalapeños into small rings. In a separate skillet with a bit of oil over medium heat, sauté the jalapeños until they're softened and slightly charred. Set aside.
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In a bowl, mix together the mayo, ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, chopped chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, white wine vinegar, and kosher salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Form 1/4 pound patties from the ground chuck - you should get 8 patties. Shape them to fit the Texas toast buns. Season with your favorite beef rub and refrigerate on parchment paper for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Heat a griddle to 375 degrees and cook the bacon until crispy. Keep it warm wrapped in aluminum foil.
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Grill the refrigerated patties on the griddle for 4 minutes. Season with more beef rub, squeeze some mustard on top, then flip and grill for another 3 minutes. Add 2 slices of cheese to each patty and let it melt.
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Spread the spicy burger mixture on the Texas toast slices and toast them on the griddle for about 60 seconds per side until golden.
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Lay down a slice of Texas toast and spread with more of the spicy burger mixture. Add some sautéed jalapeño rings, place two beef patties on top, add bacon, top with caramelized onions, and cap with another slice of Texas toast. Serve hot and enjoy these amazing patty melts!
# Notes:
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The caramelized onions take 45 minutes but are totally worth it for the amazing flavor!
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Refrigerating the patties before cooking helps them hold their shape on the griddle.
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Use 80/20 ground chuck for the juiciest burgers - don't go leaner or they'll be dry.
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The spicy burger spread can be made a day ahead and keeps in the fridge.