Beef Burgers with Sweet-n-Smoky Ketchup Recipe

Name: Beef Burgers with Sweet-n-Smoky Ketchup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 dried pasilla or ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 plum tomatoes, halved; 4 unpeeled garlic cloves; 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded; 1/2 small onion; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses; 1 medium eggplant, cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; 4 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted; Butter lettuce, for serving

Servings: persons

4 dried pasilla or ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 plum tomatoes, halved
4 unpeeled garlic cloves
1 jalapeno, halved and seeded
1/2 small onion
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 medium eggplant, cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
4 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted
Butter lettuce, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a medium skillet, toast the chiles over moderately high heat, pressing with a spatula and turning once, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Transfer the chiles to a heatproof bowl and cover with very hot water.
4
Let stand for 30 minutes, until the chiles are completely rehydrated.
5
Meanwhile, on a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the plum tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno and onion with the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Bake for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are just soft; let cool slightly.
7
Peel the garlic.
8
Drain the pasilla chiles and transfer to a blender.
9
Add the plum tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, onion, vinegar and molasses and puree.
10
Season the ketchup with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl.
11
Refrigerate until chilled.
12
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
13
Brush the eggplant and beefsteak tomato slices with oil and season with salt and pepper.
14
Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly charred.
15
Transfer to a plate.
16
Form the ground beef into 4 burgers, 1/2 inch thick; brush with oil and season with salt and pepper.
17
Grill over moderately high heat, turning once, until the burgers are lightly charred and medium-rare, 7 minutes.
18
Spread the ketchup on the buns.
19
Top with the lettuce, burgers, grilled eggplant and tomato and serve, passing any additional ketchup at the table.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 dried pasilla or ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded, 2 plum tomatoes, halved, 4 unpeeled garlic cloves, 1 jalapeno, halved and seeded, and more.

Yes, Beef Burgers with Sweet-n-Smoky Ketchup falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef Burgers with Sweet-n-Smoky Ketchup

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