Frito Burgers Recipe

Chili Con Carne-

• 4 strips bacon (chopped)
• 1lb beef stew meat, or chuck roast (cut into small chunks)
• 1 small onion (peeled and chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans (drained)
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ lime (juiced)
• 1 tablespoon masa corn flour
• salt and pepper

Burgers-

• 2lbs ground chuck
• seasoning salt
• 1 red onion (sliced into rings)
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 bag frito chips
• 6 hamburger buns

1. Place the chopped bacon into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Brown the bacon and then add the chopped stew meat, onions and garlic. Cook for another 5-8 minutes or until the beef is browned on all sides. Stir occasionally.
2. Add chili powder, chipotle chili, cumin, oregano and sugar to the pot. Add the crushed tomatoes and kidney beans. Add ½ teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper. Stir and cover. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender. Add the masa and lime juice. Stir and allow the masa to thicken the chili for another 5 minutes.
3. Lightly grease the grates of an outdoor grill. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Form the ground beef into 6 patties. Sprinkle on both sides with seasoning salt. Grill the patties for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F). During the last few minutes of cooking top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook until the cheese has melted.
4. Optional step: Turn the heat to low on the grill, and place the buns cut side down and cook until toasted, being careful not to burn the buns.
5. To assemble to burgers: Place a couple of slices of red onion onto the top of the bottom bun, followed by a hamburger patty, a heaping scoop of the chili and frito chips. Place the top bun over the frito chips.