OAXACAN BURGER (BOBBY FLAY)

Steps:

• Place almonds in a dry saucepan over medium heat.
• Toast, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 5 minutes.
• Remove and set aside.
• Increase heat to high.
• Add oil and heat until it begins to shimmer.
• Add onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Stir in Ancho and New Mexico powders and cook for 1 minute.
• Add almonds and tomatoes and bring to a boil.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
• Add tortilla chips and cook for about 10 minutes, or until reduced by half.
• Carefully transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Return to pan over high heat.
• Add chocolate, honey and maple syrup.
• Cook until reduced to a sauce consistency, about 5 minutes.
• Season and keep warm.
• Divide meat into 4 equal portions.
• Shape each into a patty and make a depression in the center.
• Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
• Cook burgers to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Top with sauce, queso fresco, avocado wedges and pickled onions, if using.