Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs ground chuck
1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 cup minced scallions
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup tomato chili sauce, plus
3 tablespoons tomato chili sauce
1 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 F.
n a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, scallions, garlic, 1/2 cup chili sauce, egg, chili powder, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Using your hands, mix just until combined.
Divide beef into 4 equal portions; form each portion into a patty, about 1.5 inches thick.
At this point, you may choose to cover each patty with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight; if not, go onto the next step.
Transfer patties to rimmed baking sheet.
Bake until brownmed, about 15 minute.
Brush tops and sides of patties with remaining chili sauce.
Return to oven , cook 5-10 minutes more.
Serve with jalapeno slices and warm tortillas, if desired.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.