The Hot Mess

Aired on: January 13, 2011

Check out this recipe from Rachael's burger cook-off contest!

Ingredients

Hot Mess spread:
8 to 12 ounces chopped bacon
8 to 12 ounces chopped dill pickles
8 to 12 ounces chopped red onion
1 to 2 fresh jalapenos, chopped (seeds included)
12 to 16 ounces Thousand Island dressing
2 pounds Certified Angus Beef (80/20) ground chuck
4 to 8 slices American cheese, depends on how cheesy you like it.
1/2 head of iceberg, shredded
8 to 12 ounces sweet potato French fries
16 ounces Thousand Island dressing
4 Deli rolls

Yields: 4 servings

Preparation

In medium to large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the hot mess spread.

Fry sweet potato fries in canola oil. (Use a fryer if available or a pan with enough room to submerge the French fries)

Cook 4 8-ounce burgers to your specific liking. (I prefer Medium) on a flat griddle or grill. At 350°F-400°F, add 2 slices of American cheese to each burger. Butter and toast the buns face down on the grill or in a separate frying pan.

Put the burgers on the buns and then layer with the: 1. mixed ingredients (spoon on and spread out the mix generously) 2. Add shredded lettuce on top of the spread 3. Place about 5-6 sweet potato French fries over the lettuce 4. 2-4oz Thousand Island dressing over the top of the fries on each burger.

Serve open-faced with some chips on the side if desired.