Outside In Burgers with Sweet & Spicy Ketchup

Sweet & Spicy Ketchup:

2 1/2 tablespoon Hungarian paprika 2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon medium heat chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

For an easier recipe, substitute all of the ingredients to the left with 3 tablespoons Lodo Red Adobo seasoning. You will need to purchase 4 ounces to ensure enough for the recipe.

2 cups ketchup

Mix seasoning thoroughly into ketchup and set aside.

Burger Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp Mexican oregano or Greek oregano
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 egg lightly beaten, optional
1 cup diced cheddar cheese
1 cup diced red onion
4 buns

Directions:
Start grill. Mix together ground beef, pepper, salt, garlic, oregano, cumin and egg (if needed to bind) until thoroughly combined, but not overworked. Form into 4 equal sized balls. Flatten out each ball to 1/4 inch thick and place a tbsp each of the diced red onion and diced cheddar in the middle. Fold flatten burger meat over the onion and cheddar enclosing it securely in the middle of the meat and form back into a ball. Then flatten into a 3/4 inch thick burger patty. Grill to desired temperature, turning only once. Toast bun on the grill in indirect heat.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with Maple Pepper Sweet Potato Wedges.

Yields: Four burgers

Thanks to: Mike and Janet Johnston, Savory Spice Shop Founders