Open-Faced Chili Cheeseburgers

Open-Faced Chili Cheeseburgers

Makes 4

Ingredients

1 ⅓ lbs. Kowalski's Certified Humane 86% Lean Fresh Ground Beef
4 (1" thick) slices brioche (such as St. Pierre brand)
- Kowalski's Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
2 cups Kowalski's Signature Beef Chili with Beans (from the Deli Grab & Go Case), warmed
⅓ cup shredded Kowalski's Co-Jack Cheese
- garnishes, to taste: minced jalapeño peppers and minced onion
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Directions
  1. Preheat a nonstick griddle to high heat.
  2. Using clean hands, form beef into 4 patties; grill on preheated griddle until done (about 5 min. per side for medium doneness), turning once.
  3. Remove burgers from heat; tent loosely with foil and let stand for 3-5 min.
  4. Preheat griddle to medium heat. 
  5. Spread both sides of bread with a small amount of butter; cook on preheated griddle until golden and lightly toasted on each side (about 2 min. total), turning once. 
  6. Preheat broiler.
  7. Place toast on a baking sheet; top each slice with a burger, chili and cheese. 
  8. Place baking sheet 6-10" from preheated broiler; cook until cheese melts (1-2 min.). 
  9. Garnish burgers with peppers and onion; serve immediately.