Are you ready for this? It could possibly be one of the most perfect weekend meals to end summer on.
We didn't want to just give you one recipe for the weekend though!
We asked on our Facebook page which recipe you wanted and feedback told us you deserved both! :)
So get your grocery list ready, because we're going hands on today!
Here are our recipes for Stuffed Border Burgers and S'mores hand pies!
Stuffed Border Burgers
They're ooey, they're gooey, they're delicious!
Shopping List:
1 lb of ground hamburger per 4 people
Romaine lettuce
Flour tortillas
Sour cream
1 can of Rotel tomatoes and green chiles- heat level of your choosing. We chose mild for our kiddos.
Kitchen Needs:
Small bowl
Medium bowl
Spoon
Spatula
First, get that raclette warming. Turn it on high and then start prepping your burgers.
In your medium bowl, combine your hamburger meat with 2 tbls of your Santa Maria BBQ rub.
Now, we know it says BBQ, but here in the south, it's a straight up delish taco seasoning. Maybe because we like our BBQ a bit on the sweet side, who knows. But I digress....
Once well combined, grab a small handful and a thin patty in your hand. Remember, these will be stuffed, so you'll be adding a second layer of burger on top. Don't feel like you're being stingy with the meat. It will come together.
Grab a spoonful of your Fiesta Queso and place it into the center of the burger, pressing it out so it's at least half an inch from the edges. Forming another thin patty of meat, place over the cheese and seal the 2 patties by pinching the meat together. Place on a plate to rest while you put together the rest of your burgers.
Now it's time to throw those bad boys on the raclette while you prep the rest of your ingredients. Big tip here: DON'T PRESS YOUR BURGERS WITH A SPATULA! Big grilling no no. Unless you want dry burgers, keep your hands off and let them work their magic. Flip them over one time to finish and you'll be good as cheesy goodness gold.
Once you've flipped your burgers, go ahead and start throwing your tortillas on the griddle side to warm through. Warm tortillas are the best!
While burgers and tortillas are doing their thing, grab your small bowl and mix 1/2 cup of sour cream with a tbls. of your Santa Maria BBQ rub. (P.S. this little mixture right here would make for a killer addition to a 7 layer dip! Just sayin')
Now, it's time to start assembly.
Grab your warm tortillas and spread a little extra Fiesta Queso love on one side. Why? Um, cause it's cheese.
Top with some fresh romaine and a spoonful for your Rotel tomatoes.
On the other tortilla, spread a generous spoonful of your now amped up sour cream. Throw the burger on and then put together. That is it! Yep, I know, another super delish recipe that was so easy you just can't believe it, right? ;)
The best part? This right here folks....
It is juicy. It is messy. It is rated 5 napkin worthy! The hubs loved it and so did the kids. In fact, the one who's deeming herself as picky all of the sudden, was heartbroken when I told her I didn't make enough for seconds. Lesson learned!
Imagine the possibilities if you took this basic recipe and switched it up with our other rubs or cheeses?
If you try something new, be sure and tell us about it!
And now...to dessert!
This dessert would be a great one to let the kids in on. It's simple and safe outside of placing and removing from the oven.
S'Mores Hand Pies
Shopping List::
Premade Refrigerated pie dough
Marshmallows (small will work best)
Velata Chocolate disks (we used milk, but any would be delish!)
1 egg, beaten
Cinnamon
Sugar
Kitchen Needs:
Round cookie cutter
Pastry brush
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Unroll pie crust and using your round cookie cutter, cut out as many circles as it will allow. If you need to, combine the scraps, re roll out and cut more. Don't let any go to waste.
Place 3-4 marshmallows on one of your dough circles. In our pics here, you'll see we used a large marshmallow and cut it in half. It's what we had so it's what we used. :)
Next, grab a chunk of your favorite Velata chocolate and place it on top.
Place another dough round on top and use a fork to crimp the edges together. If you got a little marshmallow or chocolate crazy (I wouldn't blame you), you may need to stretch the dough in your hands first to make sure it will fit.
Take your beaten egg and using your pastry brush, coat the entire top of your pie. Then, sprinkle with a little sugar and cinnamon. This part is what is replacing the graham cracker part of a typical s'more.
Place in your oven and back until crust is golden brown. Remove and let cool for just a couple of minutes.
Now, once you crack open these babies, you'll notice your marshmallows have all but disappeared. No worries though! They've just blown up and melted away into this stringy, caramelized goo that's coated the inside of your pie.
What we loved about these hand pies was that not only were they easy, but they were light. This is why we feel like they are the perfect dessert to follow those monster Stuffed Border Burgers.
"Wait? Where's the picture of the inside? Of you eating them? I don't understand?"
Um...yeah....about that....
HAPPY EATING!!!!!!!!!!!
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