Cook The Book: Tortaburgers Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Tortaburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large telera bread rolls; 4 slices Swiss or provolone cheese; 4 Tex-Mex Burger Patties, size of your choice (; ); 1/2 cup refried beans (; ); 4 well-done fried eggs (optional); 4 thin tomato slices; 4 thin onion slices; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (in a squeeze bottle if possible); Pickled jalapeno slices; 1 large avocado, thinly sliced; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon Tex-Mex Grill Blend (recipe follows); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced serrano chile; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 tablespoons sea salt; 3 tablespoons powdered chile of your choice; 2 tablespoons dried granulated garlic; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 cup lard, bacon grease, or vegetable oil; 3 cups drained cooked pinto beans; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup reserved bean broth; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 large telera bread rolls
4 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
4 Tex-Mex Burger Patties, size of your choice (
)
1/2 cup refried beans (
)
4 well-done fried eggs (optional)
4 thin tomato slices
4 thin onion slices
1/2 cup mayonnaise (in a squeeze bottle if possible)
Pickled jalapeno slices
1 large avocado, thinly sliced
2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon Tex-Mex Grill Blend (recipe follows)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced serrano chile
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons sea salt
3 tablespoons powdered chile of your choice
2 tablespoons dried granulated garlic
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup lard, bacon grease, or vegetable oil
3 cups drained cooked pinto beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup reserved bean broth
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Prepare the grill. Separate the rolls and toast them cut side down on the grill while the burgers are cooking.
2
Turn the rolls over crust side down and place two cheese slices on top of each bun. Close the lid of the grill and allow the cheese to melt.
3
Cook the burger patties to your preferred degree of doneness.
4
Spread
5
on each toasted bottom bun and top with two cooked burger patties side by side. Center the fried eggs on the burger patties, if using. Put a tomato slice and an onion slice on each patty and squiggle or dot with mayo. Add a couple slices of jalapeno.
6
Divide the avocado slices among the toasted top buns and push them into the cheese. Clamp the top bun onto the bottom and compress lightly so the sandwich holds together. Slice in between the burger patties.
7
Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Form into patties. If you plan on freezing some, separate the patties with wax paper so you can remove as many as you need.
8
Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl, blending well to evenly distribute the spices. Be sure to break up any chunks that appear. Store the blend in a spice jar or baby food container. Shake again before each use.
9
Melt the lard in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow to heat for another minute, then add the beans and mash them for 2 minutes with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Add the bean broth and the pepper and continue mashing until the beans reach the desired consistency. Tex-Mex beans are generally chunky rather than soupy.

1531

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large telera bread rolls, 4 slices Swiss or provolone cheese, 4 Tex-Mex Burger Patties, size of your choice (, ), and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Tortaburgers falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Cook The Book: Tortaburgers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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