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 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 1/4 cup); 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped ( 3/4 cup); 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 medium ear); 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tsp. sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. salt; ⅓ cup instant masa harina or yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice; 3/4 tsp. lime zest

Servings: persons

1 cup short-grain brown rice
1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 1/4 cup)
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped ( 3/4 cup)
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 medium ear)
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, minced, plus 2 tsp. sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
⅓ cup instant masa harina or yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 1/2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
3/4 tsp. lime zest

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

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup short-grain brown rice, 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 1/4 cup), 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped ( 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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