Drowned Beef Sandwich with Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chipotle sauce
• 4 hamburger buns
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos

Directions

1. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
2. Form the mixture into 4 patties and set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef patties and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. Toast the hamburger buns.
5. Spread the chipotle sauce on the toasted buns. Place the cooked beef patties on top of the sauce.
6. Top the beef patties with the pickled jalapenos.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Torta ahogada is a traditional Mexican sandwich with roots in the state of Jalisco.
• The sandwich is typically served with a spicy tomato sauce.
• The name “Torta Ahogada” literally means “drowned sandwich”, referring to the sandwich being drenched in sauce.