Snowflake-In-The-Desert Burger

Ingredients

• Meat Patty:
• 1 lb. ground beef (80/20 preferred)
• 1 Teaspoon. finely diced serrano peppers
• 1 Teaspoon. cocoa powder
• 1 Cup tomato paste
• 1/4 Teaspoon. salt
• Topping:
• 6 slices Canadian bacon
• 6 Ounces white Irish cheddar, sliced
• 1 yellow tomato
• Other:
• Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

• 1. In a clean glass or ceramic bowl, mix the seasoning: serranos, cocoa powder and tomato paste (add slight amounts of water if necessary to allow the ingredients to bind).
• 2. Mix in beef and form into flat patties.
• 3. Pat dry mix onto front and back of each patty, tapping off excess.
• 4. Lightly brush a grill pan or griddle with olive oil.
• 5. Cook patties until medium (approx. 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness).
• 6. Top with cheddar slice, Canadian bacon, and tomato slice.
• 7. Serve on toasted brioche bun.
• 8. Enjoy!