Mexican Burgers With Avocado Spread
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 6 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo (pureed)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 hamburger buns
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, onion, jalapeno peppers, chipotle pepper, cilantro, cumin, freshly black pepper and cheese. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form 4 patties. Place them in a plate, cover with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- The stuffed version: mix all the ingredients except cheese and form 6 balls but 3 bigger than the others. Create a well in the center of the biggest ones and add 2 tablespoons cheese per. Place the smaller patties on top and seal. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- AVOCADO SPREAD INGREDIENTS - 1 avocado, seeded & scooped - juice of 1/4 lime - 2 tablespoons crema or light sour cream - 1 small clove garlic, minced - couple dashes hot sauce such as Cholula(R).
- AVOCADO SPREAD - In a small bowl, scoop avocado and add lime juice; mashed with a fork until smooth. Add sour cream, garlic, hot sauce and freshly ground black pepper; stir until well blended. Transfer spread to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Preheated BBQ. Grill burger at 500u0b0F for 7 minutes per side. If desired, about 3 minutes before the end of cooking, place 3 thin slices of cheese per burger. Spread avocado mixture to top buns and garnish to liking.
lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, red onion, jalapeno peppers, chipotle chile, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, black pepper, cheddar cheese, buns
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-burgers-with-avocado-spread-536292 (may not work)