" Hot Tamale" Burgers Recipe

Name: " Hot Tamale" Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain brown rice; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cup); 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 3/4 cup corn kernel; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced, plus 2 tsp sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/3 cup instant yellow cornmeal or 1/3 cup masa harina; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3/4 teaspoon lime zest

Servings: persons

1 cup short-grain brown rice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
3/4 cup corn kernel
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced, plus 2 tsp sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup instant yellow cornmeal or 1/3 cup masa harina
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 teaspoon lime zest

1
Bring rice and 3 cups water to a boil in medium sauce pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 40 minutes or until water is absorbed by rice.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, corn, chipotle, adobo sauce, garlic, cumin and salt. Saute 2 minutes, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring once or twice. Whisk 1/2 cup cornmeal in bowl add to skillet mixture and cover and cook on low for 10 minutes more. Stirring once or twice (mixture will feel like thick cornmeal slush).
3
Remove from heat, and stir in hot rice, cilantro, lime juice and zest. Cool 20 minutes. Wet hands and shape mixture into 8 burgers. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
4
Prepare grill to medium heat. Brush burgers and grill rack with olive oil. Grill 7 minutes per side or until crusty on the outside.

373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup short-grain brown rice, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cup), 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, " Hot Tamale" Burgers falls under the General 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.

" Hot Tamale" Burgers

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