Carolina Burger

Ingredients:

Chili meat sauce

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• Half a yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tsp dark brown sugar
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 450 g of ground beef
• 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes

cole slaw

• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 tsp. granulated sugar
• 2 cups coleslaw mix

Burgers

• 450 g of ground beef
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 4 slices of cheddar
• 1/4 cup mustard
• 4 sesame buns
• Half a white onion, chopped

Preparation:

1. Prepare the chili:
   
   Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring, until the onion is coated with the spices, about 2 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and some freshly ground black pepper to the pan and continue cooking, stirring, until no longer pink, 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens, 15-20 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the coleslaw.:
   
   In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, and granulated sugar. Add the coleslaw mixture and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Make some hamburgers:
   
   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Form into four patties, each 4 inches wide (about 1/2 inch thick). Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, topping each patty with a slice of cheese for the last 2 minutes.
5. Spread mustard on the bottom halves of the buns. Serve the patties on the buns, topped with chili, white onions, and coleslaw.