Carolina Burger

Votes: 1

Time: 1 hour.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 1204, total fat 86 G., saturated fats 27 G., proteins 54 G., carbohydrates 53 G., fiber 8 G., cholesterol 198 mg, sodium 1241 mg, sugar 23 G.

North Carolina residents know how to put together a great burger: a juicy beef patty topped with melty cheese, topped with chili and onions, and a side of coleslaw. The Carolina burger has been on the menu at Duke's Grill in Monroe since 1951, but it's now a favorite throughout the region and beyond.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Chili meat sauce

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Half a yellow onion, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tsp dark brown sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
450 g of ground beef
3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes

cole slaw

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1.5 tsp. granulated sugar
2 cups coleslaw mix

Burgers

450 g of ground beef
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 slices of cheddar
1/4 cup mustard
4 sesame buns
Half a white onion, chopped

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Prepare the chili:

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring, until the onion is coated with the spices, about 2 minutes.
Add the ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and some freshly ground black pepper to the pan and continue cooking, stirring, until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens, 15-20 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

Meanwhile, prepare the coleslaw.:

In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and granulated sugar. Add the coleslaw mixture and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make some hamburgers:

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Form into four patties, each 4 inches wide (about 1/2 inch thick). Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, topping each patty with a slice of cheese for the last 2 minutes.
Spread mustard on the bottom halves of the buns. Serve the patties on the buns, topped with chili, white onions, and coleslaw.