Mexican Burgers
Bring your burgers to a whole new level
We all have our “food weaknesses” and during the summer time, mine is burgers! I love the taste of burgers on the “barbie”. Thankfully David is the same way and I don’t have to tell you that we do eat a lot of burgers during BBQ season.
Here’s the thing though, you won’t see me eating burgers unless they’re homemade. I’m not a big fan of the ones at the fast food joints. Most places have these really thin patties, about 1/4 inch thick. What is that? That’s not a burger! I like a nice thick burger with some personality, not some mass produced concoction.
David and I have come up with many different recipes because we both like variety – you have to have several burger recipes during the summer time, right? The fact that we also enjoy having them often is the reason variety becomes a necessity.
A few years ago during the summer time, I thought about having some burgers that night for dinner. The day was beautiful and warm and the night was going to be pleasant and comfortable. When I opened the refrigerator door, I had my Homemade Pickled Jalapeño Peppers jar that was almost gone, a bunch of Cilantro and an Avocado that needed to be taken care of. I also knew about some Chipotle Purée in my freezer already measured out that was sitting there for a while and needed to be used before they turned into “chipotle-icicles”…
Tada!
The light went off and the next thing I know, we were eating my latest creation… Mexican Burgers! Are they spicy? Not really but there’s definitely a bite to them. In the video, I show you two ways I prepare them; stuffed and “unstuffed”. I also share with you my Avocado Spread that goes so well with these burgers – it brings the whole Mexican theme together. If you prefer though, you can always use David’s Creamy Spicy Guacamole recipe…
It’s a nice change from everyday burgers and a great recipe to make for your next backyard party or anytime you want some tasty burgers. You can make these Mexican burgers ahead of time but I personally never went beyond 3 hours in the refrigerator in case my burgers dry out. Could I be wrong? Sure but why take the risk when we love moist, homemade burgers so much along with fresh homemade Hamburger Buns…
Bon Appétit!
For more amazing burger recipes, check these out…
– Chipotle Stuffed Bronto Burgers
– Smoky Porky Burgers
– Italian Burgers with Tomato Slaw
– California Burgers
– Blue Cheese Burgers
– Hawaiian Teriyaki Burgers coming on July 29th, 2021
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Mexican Burgers
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Ingredients
BURGER
- 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
- 6 tbsp. Panko® breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. pickled jalapeño peppers, finely chopped see Recipe
- 1 tbsp. chipotle purée tips & tricks
- 1/2 tbsp, fresh cilantro, chopped tips & tricks
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar cheese or Pepper Jack, grated
- 4 large hamburger buns see Recipe
AVOCADO SPREAD
- 1 large ripe avocado, stone removed and peeled tips & tricks
- 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
- 2 tbsp. crema or light sour cream
- 1 small clove garlic, pressed
- 1 tsp. hot sauce such as Cholula®, or more to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
Directions
BURGERS
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onions, jalapeño peppers, chipotle purée, cilantro, cumin, freshly ground black pepper and cheese. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form 4 patties.
- Place them on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for 1 hour. While the burgers are chilling, make the spread.
- Preheat barbecue to 500ºF
- Place burgers on the barbecue, close the lid and grill for 7 minutes per side. If desired, about 3 minutes before the end of cooking, add a slice of cheese of your choice per burger.
- When they're done, spread avocado mixture to the top buns and garnish your burgers to your liking.
AVOCADO SPREAD
- In a small bowl, scoop out the avocado and add the lime juice; mash with a fork until smooth. Add sour cream, garlic, hot sauce and freshly ground black pepper; stir until well blended. Transfer the spread to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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