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Zesty Ranchero Burger Platter

This zesty ranchero burger platter is so much fun for a party or even just family movie night. It is really easy to make and packed with flavor.
The freshly made ranchero salsa fresca is so delicious. You can easily adjust the heat of it to your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 6
Calories 147 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ranchero Salsa Fresca Ingredients:

  • 3 medium tomatoes seeded and roughly chopped*
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1 large yellow, orange, or green pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions approx. 5
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro plus extra for garnish, if desired
  • 1 finely chopped jalapeño seeds removed**
  • 1 large fresh lime juiced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Hamburger Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

For serving:

  • 1 bag corn tortilla chips any color
  • 1 medium head iceberg lettuce thinly sliced
  • 6 tbsp Sour cream
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • In a non-reactive medium bowl, combine all salsa ingredients. Chill at least one hour. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • Mix ground beef, onion, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, to taste. Shape into 6 ½” thick round patties.
  • Grill or broil 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked to desired doneness.
  • When ready to serve, arrange a layer of tortilla chips in the middle of each serving plate.
  • Top with a layer of Ranchero Salsa Fresca. Add a layer of lettuce slightly larger than the size of your burger.
  • Add the burger to the center of the plate. Top with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy.

Notes

Preparation Note: Prepare Ranchero Salsa Fresca first as the flavors need to blend for at least one hour.
*When sweet summer tomatoes are not available, substitute 1 can diced tomatoes, drained.
**To Make Salsa Hotter: Add an additional 1 or 2 fresh jalapeños (Hot), 1 or 2 fresh serranos (Hotter) 1 habanero chili (Hottest)

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 11gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 564mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1314IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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