Description
Get ready to satisfy your cravings with our mouthwatering Zesty Ranchero Burger Platter! 🍔🌶️ Juicy grilled burgers infused with smoky ranchero goodness are the stars of this show, nestled in soft buns and topped with melted cheddar, crispy bacon, and fresh, crunchy veggies.
Ingredients
Ranchero Salsa Fresca Ingredients:
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped*
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 large yellow, orange or green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. sliced green onions (5)
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish, if desired)
1 finely chopped jalapeño, seeds removed**
1 large fresh lime, juiced
1 T. olive oil
1/4 t. salt
Hamburger Ingredients:
1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ t. dried oregano
½ t. cumin
Kosher salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
To Plate & Serve:
1 large bag corn tortilla chips, any color
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
6 T. Sour cream
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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In a non-reactive medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Chill at least one hour. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
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Mix ground beef, onion, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, to taste. Shape into 6 ½” thick round patties.
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Grill or broil 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked to desired doneness.
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When ready to serve, arrange a layer of tortilla chips in the middle of each serving plate.
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Top with a layer of Ranchero Salsa Fresca. Add a layer of lettuce slightly larger than the size of your burger.
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Add the burger to the center of the plate. Top with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes