Sunny Anderson's Tex-Mex Burger Board Beauty, as seen on The Kitchen, Season 34.
Recipe courtesy of Sunny Anderson

Sunny's Tex-Mex Burger Board

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 2 hr 30 min (includes resting time)
  • Active: 30 min
  • Yield: 4 servings
Everyone's all aboard the styled food board craze these days, including yours truly. But mine goes beyond charcuterie. I’m debuting a BURGER board, because it’s not summer without one. And a tasty Tex-Mex spin takes it to the next level. Grill up seasoned patties, then fill in your board with tons of toppings; the options are endless. Spicy jalapeños, crisp radishes, nacho cheese and crunchy tortilla chips are a few of my faves. Put your board on a lazy Susan and guests will have a blast building their own burgers.

Ingredients

Patties:

Board:

Directions

  1. For the patties: In a large bowl, add the beef and gently break up so it isn’t in one big lump. High over the top, sprinkle the salt, chile powder, cumin and a few hefty grinds of black pepper. With your less dominant hand, mix the patties by making a claw or pitchfork and fold the beef over itself while turning the bowl with your other hand. The goal is to blend, but not overmix the beef. Divide into 4 equal parts and make into balls. Drizzle with olive oil. Cover and let them rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  3. Add the balls of meat and press down to form nice round patties that are about 1 inch thick and that fit the circumference of the buns. Allow to cook until medium-rare and nicely browned on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  4. Make the burgers using the toppings on the board.