Ingredients :
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- BURGERS:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 slices American cheese
- 8 hamburger buns, split
- 1 cup french-fried onions
- Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream
Directions :
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomato juice, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, chipotle pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in kidney beans; heat through.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape eight 1/2-in.-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Top with cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. Grill buns over medium heat, cut side down, until toasted, 30-60 seconds. Serve burgers on buns with chili, french-fried onions and, if desired, optional toppings.
