A delicious homemade chili cheese cheeseburger recipe featuring a flavorful chili made on a side burner, a perfectly grilled and melted cheeseburger patty, and toasted buns, topped with fresh onion.
1. Make the Chili: Cook 1 lb ground beef with 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 8 oz tomato sauce, 2 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp adobo sauce, 1/2 cup beef broth, and 2 tsp smoked cherrywood sea salt. Cook until thickened.
2. Pre-heat the grill to high.
3. Grill 1/2 lb burger patties with your seasoning of choice (e.g., Bonafide Chili Seasoning).
4. Flip the patties and cook until they reach an internal temperature of around 160°F.
5. Top the patties with American cheese and close the lid to melt.
6. Season your buns and toast them on the grill.
7. Time to build your burger: Place the melted cheeseburger patty on a toasted burger bun, then add a generous amount of the prepared chili, and top with slices of onion.
8. Enjoy!
