Christmas Burger Recipe - Chili Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

Chili Burger with Sweet Potato Fries

Makes : 4 servings.

Fries Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Butter, melted
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
 
Burgers Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (3/4-ounce) slices Deli American Cheese
4 hamburger buns, if desired

Directions :
1.     Heat oven to 425°F.
2.     Place melted butter into large bowl;
3.     Add sweet potatoes. Toss to coat.
4.     Add all remaining fries ingredients; toss to coat sweet potatoes.
5.     Arrange sweet potatoes in single layer on greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
6.     Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning sweet potatoes once, until golden brown.
7.     Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
8.     Meanwhile, combine ground beef, onion, chili sauce, pepper and salt in large bowl;

9.     Mix well. Form mixture into 4 (4-inch) patties.
10.   Place patties onto grill. Grill, turning once, to desired doneness (15 to 18 minutes).
11.   Top each burger with 1 slice cheese.
12.   Serve on hamburger buns, if desired.

 

TIP :  Chili sauce is the secret ingredient in these grilled burgers.

Sweet potato flesh can range from yellow to deep orange.

The orange-fleshed varieties are generally sweeter and include the Garnet, Jewel and Beauregard varieties.

Sweet potatoes are high in vitamins A and C and are a good source of potassium and fiber.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving) :
Calories: 420,
Fat: 26g,
Cholesterol: 95mg,
Sodium: 880mg,
Carbohydrates: 18g,
Dietary Fiber: 2g,
Protein: 28g

Recipe Courtesy : Land O Lakes, Inc.