Oaxacan Burger

Created by Chocolatll on October 2, 2015

Ingredients

Step 1: Place almonds in a dry saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2: Toast, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove and set aside.
Step 4: Increase heat to high.
Step 5: Add oil and heat until it begins to shimmer.
Step 6: Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
Step 7: Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Step 8: Stir in Ancho and New Mexico powders and cook for 1 minute.
Step 9: Add almonds and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
Step 10: Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Step 11: Add tortilla chips and cook for about 10 minutes, or until reduced by half.
Step 12: Carefully transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Step 13: Return to pan over high heat.
Step 14: Add chocolate, honey and maple syrup.
Step 15: Cook until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 5 minutes.
Step 16: Season and keep warm.
Step 17: Divide meat into 4 equal portions.
Step 18: Shape each into a patty and make a depression in the center.
Step 19: Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 20: Heat oil over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
Step 21: Cook burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Step 22: Top with sauce, queso fresco, avocado wedges and pickled onions, if using.