Chili Burgers with Southern-Style Slaw, Mustard and Onions
Serve with tater tots or oven fries alongside with barbecue sauce or ketchup for dipping taters.
- 2 tablespoons fine sugar
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 2 cups grated or shredded cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or pasted
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon green or red chili powder, such as Gebhart’s
- 2 4-ounce cans green chilies, drained
- 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped
- 4 slices Monterey Jack or white American cheese
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 4 brioche rolls, split and toasted
- Yellow mustard, for serving
- Chopped raw onion, for serving
In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar, 2 tablespoons oil and celery salt. Add carrot and cabbage; toss to combine.
Mix meat with salt, pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, green chilies and cilantro. Form into 4 patties that are thinner at center and thicker at edges for even cooking.
Serve patties on toasted rolls topped with slaw, some yellow mustard and raw onions.