Hamburgers
By Michelle Wakefield (Cowgirl)
Cowgirl, 519 Hudson St at W 10th St
(212-633-1133, cowgirlnyc.com)
For the kids:
Burger ingredients:
4oz Pat LaFrieda Angus ground beef
Salt and pepper
1 slice cheddar cheese
1 sesame-seed bun
Frozen French fries or Tater-Tots, prepared as directed
Directions:
For the burger:
Heat grill pan or outdoor grill on high. Season ground beef with salt and pepper, and form into a patty. Lightly oil grill grate, and cook the patty for four minutes. Flip the patty, and cook for three more minutes. Add one slice of cheddar cheese, and cook for two more minutes for medium doneness. Remove patty from the grill, and cover it loosely with foil on a plate. Place bun on the grill, and toast for about one minute. Assemble burger and garnish as desired. Serve with French fries or Tater-Tots.
For the adults:
S & H Burger ingredients:
8oz Pat LaFrieda Angus ground beef
Frozen Tater-Tots, prepared as directed
1 hamburger bun of your choice
1 jalepeño pepper, sliced and seeded
Chile con queso ingredients:
1 lb Velveeta, melted
6oz Rotel tomatoes
Cumin
Chili powder
Cowgirl's coleslaw ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup white vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper
2 tbsp dill-pickle juice
4-5 cups shredded red and/or green cabbage and carrots
Directions:
For the burger:
Same patty forming and grill instructions as above. Cook for approximately five minutes per side for medium doneness. Same patty removal and bun toasting instructions as above. Assemble the burger, and top with chile con queso, jalepeno and sliced Tater-Tots. Serve with Cowgirl coleslaw (below).
For the chile con queso:
Melt Velveeta in microwave per instructions on package. Mix with Rotel tomatoes. Add cumin and chili powder to taste.
For Cowgirl's coleslaw:
Combine mayonnaise, lemon, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and pickle juice. Mix well. Dress shredded cabbage and carrots with mixture, and toss.
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