Class up these classic burgers with a variety of dressings, sauces, toppings and your choice of ground chuck or turkey.
Directions for: Classic Burgers with Cheese, Chipotle Ketchup, Horseradish Mustard and Russian Dressing Slaw
Ingredients
Russian Dressing Slawcup ketchup
cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp hot smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
head green cabbage, finely shredded
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
6 green onions, green and pale green parts only, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp grated Spanish onion
Chipotle Ketchup1 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp pured chipotles in adobo
Horseradish Mustard1 cup Dijon mustard
cup prepared horseradish, drained
Burgers1 lb(s) ground chuck (80% lean) or ground turkey (mix of white and dark meat)
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices American, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, pepper Jack or Swiss
4 hamburger buns
8 oz potato chips, optional
Directions
Russian Dressing Slaw1. For the slaw: Whisk together the ketchup, mayonnaise, vinegar, celery seeds, paprika and some salt and pepper.
2. Put the cabbage, carrot, green onions and Spanish onions in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper, toss to combine. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
Chipotle Ketchup1. For the ketchup: Whisk together the ketchup and chipotles in a small bowl.
Horseradish Mustard1. For the mustard: In another small bowl, whisk together the mustard and horseradish.
Burgers1. For the burgers: Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high. Form the ground beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties by tossing the meat from hand to hand and flattening gently. Make a well in the center of each patty with your thumb. Brush the patties with oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the burgers until slightly charred and crusty, about 3 minutes (5 minutes for turkey, which must be cooked through to serve). Flip and continue grilling until slightly charred and crusty on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes longer for medium doneness (another 5 minutes for turkey). During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with two slices of cheese; cover the grill and cook until the cheese has melted.
3. Transfer the burgers to a platter. If desired, toast the buns on the grill, flat-side down, for about 15 seconds, or until golden. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms. Top with some chipotle ketchup, horseradish mustard, Russian slaw dressing and a few potato chips, if using. Set the bun tops on top and serve immediately.
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