Santa Fe Patty Melt - Love of Food

Santa Fe Patty Melt

Southwestern beef patty, shredded jack cheese, sliced tomato, green chilies and fresh guacamole on white bread.

By: Eric Geores, Signature Chef

Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 28 min

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Servings:

Yield: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients:

1/3 cup guacamole
4 southwestern beef patties
8 slices white bread, Pullman
1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
1 (4 ounces) can of diced green chilies, drained
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced 1/4 inch
4 tablespoons butter

Guacamole
1-1/8 teaspoon lemon juice
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and cored
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon tomato, diced
2 teaspoons red onion, minced

Southwestern Beef Patties
1-1/4 pounds fresh ground beef
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Allergens:

Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat

Nutritional Information

Directions:

Guacamole: In a food processor or blender, combine avocado, salt and lemon juice. Process until smooth. Add diced tomato and minced red onion. Mix well
Southwest Beef Patties: In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well. Form mixture into 4 balls. Press ball flat to form Patties. Spray sheet with oil, place Patties in a single layer on sheet pan. Place in a preheated 325 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes.
For Service: Pace 2 slices bread on clean surface, spread 1 tablespoon guacamole on each side of bread. Spread 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar jack cheese on each slice of bread on top of guacamole. Place beef patty on 1 slice bread, top patty with 1 tablespoon green chilies and 1 tablespoon diced tomato. Top tomato with a slice of bread. Preheat flat top grill to 325 degrees. Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on top slice of bread, place on grill butter side down. Spread1/2 tablespoon butter on top side of bread, flip sandwich and grill until golden brown. Remove sandwich from grill. Cut in half on diagonal.