Ranchero Burger Platter
Are you attending a watch party soon? This Ranchero Burger Platter might be the perfect snack to bring!
Ingredients
For the Ranchero Salsa Fresca
- 3 medium tomatoes , seeded and roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves , finely minced
- 1 large yellow , chopped (orange or green pepper)
- 1/2 c. (5) green onions , sliced
- 2 T. fresh cilantro , chopped (plus extra for garnish, if desired)
- 1 jalapeño , finely chopped (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 corn tortillas any color
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce , thinly sliced
- 6 T. Sour cream (or homemade ranch)
- Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a non-reactive medium bowl, combine all fresh ingredients for the salsa. Chill at least one hour. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Mix ground beef, onion, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, to taste. Shape into 6 ½” thick round patties.
- Grill or broil 5-7 minutes on each side or until cooked to desired doneness.
- When ready to serve, arrange a layer of tortilla chips in the middle of each serving plate.
- Top with a generous portion of Ranchero Salsa Fresca. Add a layer of crisp lettuce slightly larger than the size of your burger.
- Add the burger to the center of the plate. Top with sour cream. Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!