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What To Serve with Ranchero Burger Platter?

Enjoy these with your delicious burger platter:

Homemade Iced Tea
Chicken Tenders
French fries or sweet potato fries
Tater tots or hash browns
Fresh fruit like fresh pineapples
Homemade chili
Onion rings

Kitchen Notes and Tips

When sweet summer tomatoes are not available, substitute 1 can of diced tomatoes, drained.
To make the salsa hotter: Add an additional 1 or 2 fresh jalapeños (Hot), 1 or 2 fresh Serrano chili peppers (Hotter) 1 habanero chili (Hottest)
Prepare the Ranchero Salsa Fresca first as the flavors need to blend for at least one hour.
You can definitely change things up whether it’s the choice of meat or choice of sauce.

Ingredients for Ranchero Burger Platter Recipe

For the Ranchero Salsa Fresca

3 medium tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 large yellow, orange, or green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. sliced green onions (5)
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish, if desired)
1 finely chopped jalapeño, seeds removed**
1 large fresh lime, juiced
1/4 t. salt
1 T. olive oil

For the Hamburger

1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ t. dried oregano
½ t. cumin
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste

To Plate & Serve

1 bag of corn tortillas, any color
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
6 T. Sour cream or homemade ranch
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Supplies Used

Clear bowls

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How To Cook Ranchero Burger Platter

Step #1. In a non-reactive medium bowl, combine all fresh ingredients for the salsa. Chill for at least one hour. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Step #2. Mix ground beef, onion, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper, to taste. Shape into 6 ½” thick round patties.

Step #3. Grill or broil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked to the desired doneness.

Step #4. When ready to serve, arrange a layer of tortilla chips in the middle of each serving plate.

Step #5. Top with a generous portion of Ranchero Salsa Fresca. Add a layer of crisp lettuce slightly larger than the size of your burger.

Step #6. Add the burger to the center of the plate. Top with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!

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Ranchero Burger Platter

Lori

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Course Snack

Cuisine American