Tex-Mex Patty Melts

I saw similar burgers made on television for a sports event. I didn’t have buns, so I made patty melts instead. I will never make this in plain burger form again!

Step: 1

Mix together the ground beef, chili seasoning mix, 2 minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, and the beer in a bowl. Divide the mixture evenly into three patties.

Step: 2

Stir together the mayonnaise and 1 minced chipotle pepper with adobo sauce in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the bread slices and spread evenly. Place a slice of pepperjack cheese on top of the mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread.

Step: 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the skillet until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes each side for well done. Remove each burger to a slice of bread, sandwiching them with the remaining slices.

Step: 4

Drain the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the grease. Heat the reserved grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the sandwiches in the skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Per Serving: 691 calories; protein 37.3g; carbohydrates 35.4g; fat 44.2g; cholesterol 129.3mg; sodium 1573.7mg.