Let me tell you, if you have never lived in an apartment with noisy neighbors, count yourself very very lucky! Mike and I live in a two-flat in Chicago. The nice thing about that is we have a lot more room than a regular old apartment—we have a deck, and we have a little yard. I know you can probably get the same size apartment in the city, but I think rent would cost a bit more.
Anyway, the last few nights… or more like mornings, around 3am, our upstairs neighbors begin to get ready for work. Their getting ready starts with a shuffling of covers and squeaking of the bed (don’t get any gross ideas! Pervs…). The next noises are creaking floorboards. And they do not stop for the next hour!
By the time they leave, I am wide awake.
Today, in an effort to avoid having to hear the creaking and walking of laps, I moved to the spare bedroom. When I shuffled sleepily into the room, I didn’t even notice that Mike had been placing all his laundry on the bed and made a “clothes mountain” of sorts. I just pushed the stuff to the side and crawled in under the sheets.
It was so dark and quiet in there, I fell back asleep instantly, like a deep heavy slumber, drool and all. At about 5:45am, I woke up to Mike coming into the room to get dressed for work. When he turned on the light, I groaned and told Mike to shut it off and I nearly gave him a heart attack.
On a side note, I did warn Mike that an adult human could hide amongst his clothes mountain and he would never notice. So, haha! I definitely won that argument, almost at the expense of my husband’s life. After that traumatic morning, I decided to treat the both of us to a totally indulgent burger. Beans, cheese sauce, avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips all on top of a perfectly medium burger. Loaded nacho burgers are the perfect cure to any sleepless night.

Loaded Nacho Burgers
Ingredients
- For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
- ¼ Cup Diced Roasted Red Peppers
- ¼ Cup Diced Red Onion
- 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Milk
- 1 Cup Shredded Pepperjack Cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Cilantro
- For the Burger:
- 1 Pound Ground Lean Angus Beef
- 2-4 Buns depending on how big you want the burgers.
- 2-4 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Cup Vegetarian Refried Beans or Refried Back Beans
- ½ Avocado smashed
- Handful of Tortilla Chips
Instructions
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First, set the broiler to high. Mash a spoonful of the refried beans on each bottom bun. Place the buns with the beans on a baking sheet lined with tin foil. Form either two large burger patties or four small burger patties, depending on how hungry you are. Press the burger patties into the beans. Top each patty with a dash of Worcestershire sauce and a sliver of unsalted butter. Set off to the side.
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To make the sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the jalapeno, roasted red pepper, and onion. Sauté for two minutes. Whisk in the flour. Cook for a minute.
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Whisk in the milk. Bring to a simmer, whisk in the cheese. Turn the heat to low. Mix in the salt, pepper, and cilantro. When the cheese melts, cover with lid, and then turn off the burner.
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Place the burgers under the broiler, leaving the door to the oven cracked open, for 10 minutes for a medium burger. After ten minutes, remove from the oven and set off to the side to rest.
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Toast the top buns under the broiler for a minute or two, until slightly golden. Smash some avocado into the top bun. Assemble the burgers by adding some cheese sauce to the top of each beef patty. Top with some crumbled tortilla chips and the top bun and then serve.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl
May 14, 2013 at 12:00 pmI love everything about this burger, it’s like all my favorite worlds combining in one great experience!
ashley - baker by nature
April 29, 2013 at 7:13 pmI just mentally licked my computer screen – which is gross… but I need this burger NOW.
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Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe
April 27, 2013 at 10:01 pmOh, what I wouldn’t give for one of these burgers right now. Drooling!
PS. Noisy neighbors suck. I live above a group of pot smoking party animals. It’s all sorts of awesome. (…not).
Sister Spice
April 22, 2013 at 7:27 pmNachos+Burgers=Sheer Genius!
Jennie @themessybakerblog
April 22, 2013 at 12:30 pmMy husband keeps a mountain of clothing on the floor next to our bed. It’s so annoying. This burger has me drooling. How creative!
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry
April 18, 2013 at 8:37 pmWowowow…this looks amazing. I already ate but looking at your pictures has made me hungry again!
Erin @ Table for 7
April 18, 2013 at 7:00 pmOh my…burger heaven. I adore this!
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out
April 18, 2013 at 11:55 amI don’t even know how your brilliant mind came up with this, but my life might never be the same. I can’t even deal.
DB-The Foodie Stuntman
April 18, 2013 at 11:49 amI haven’t stopped by in a while so I thought I should catch up and I see you’re doing well.
Karla @ Foodologie
April 18, 2013 at 11:31 amAren’t neighbors just the best? Clearly yes, because they gave you a wonderful reason to make this! Beans + Avocado on a burger… sold!
Michelle
April 18, 2013 at 11:28 amThis takes my nacho kick to a whole new level. Love this!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress)
April 18, 2013 at 11:26 amAhhhhh noisy neighbors are the worst!
But on the bright side….burgers. YUM
Susan
April 18, 2013 at 10:24 amOh my. I’m making an early Cinco de Mayo feast this weekend (ah the life of a blogger) but perhaps I’ll make this as our actual Cinco dinner! Oh and totally relate on noisy neighbors, our upstairs neighbor had the tv blasting so loud the other night our apartment vibrated. Seriously.
tedeternura.com
April 18, 2013 at 10:16 amSe de lo que hablas amiga!!! Tengo unos vecinos en el piso de arriba que duermen de día y hacen ruído y golpes por la noche. Estoy desesperada, y lo peor es que no le veo solución, no hacen caso ni de la policía ni de abogados, nada!!! En fin solo nos queda esperar un milagro porque yo no pienso dejar mi hermoso piso y mi terracita que me inspira a diario para crear mis post.
Por cierto muy buena idea lo de tu hamburguesa con nachos, tengo que mimarme, y tu receta me vendrá muy bien después de una noche sin dormir.
UN ABRAZO y BONITAS FOTOS!!!
Conxita
Anita at Hungry Couple
April 18, 2013 at 9:54 amMmm. We eat more burgers in the summer thanks to the grill and you’re really getting me in the mood for them. 🙂
Courtney @ Neighborfood
April 18, 2013 at 9:32 amHoly yum. I want that melty cheese all over my chin!
Zack
April 18, 2013 at 9:27 amCombining the two loves of your life: nachos and burgers. Pretty jealous I didn’t get a chance to taste. Looks great sister