Tamale Burgers
Serves: 8-10
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Ingredients
1/3 Cup
Masa harina (treated corn flour)
2 Tbsp
Vegetable broth
1
Onion, finely chopped
1 Small
Red bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 Cup
Frozen corn kernels, thawed
1
Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
2 Tsp
Adobo sauce
2 Cloves
Garlic, minced
1 Tsp
Cumin
3 Cups
Cooked brown rice (warm)
1/2 Cup
Fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 Tsp
Lime zest
1 1/2 Tbsp
Fresh lime juice
8-10
Corn tortillas
Directions
1
Place the vegetable broth in a large non-stick frying pan with the onion, bell pepper, corn, chipotle chile, adobo sauce, garlic, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until vegetables are softened.
2
Mix the masa harina with 1/2 cup of water in a small bowl. Add to the vegetable mixture and mix well. (Mixture will be very thick.) Cover and cook over low heat, stirring once or twice, for about 5 minutes.
3
Put the warmed rice into a large bowl and add the masa-vegetable mixture, along with the cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice. Mix very well. Set aside for 20 minutes.
4
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Fill a small bowl with water and place it by a work surface, along with the baking sheets. Moisten your hands with the water, then pinch off and shape the mixture into 8 to 10 oblong, flattened burgers that fit across the middle of a tortilla. Arrange the shaped burgers on the baking sheets. Refrigerate the burgers on the baking sheets for 30 minutes.
5
Grill burgers over medium heat for about 7 minutes on each side, until crusty on the outside. This may be done on a charcoal or gas grill, or on a griddle on the stovetop.
6
Place each burger in a corn tortilla, add lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, if desired, and spoon some Taco Sauce (recipe in Dressings & Sauces) over the top. Fold up and enjoy.
Hint: Masa harina can usually be found in Latin American markets, or in the ethnic section of some supermarkets. It is a fine corn flour that is used to make tortillas and tamales. I usually make a double batch of these burgers because they freeze well and then I have an easy meal for some time later. These may also be shaped into the traditional burger shape and eaten on whole wheat buns. They have a decidedly Mexican flavor to them, so they are best topped with Mexican-style seasonings.
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