Mexican Torta Burgers
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, preferably chuck
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Vegetable oil, for the grill
- 4 soft kaiser rolls, split
- 1 avocado, halved, pitted and sliced
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 15 -ounce can refried black beans, warmed
- 1/2 cup queso fresco cheese, crumbled
- Pickled jalapeno slices, for topping
- 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- Form the beef into four 6-ounce patties, about 3/4 inch thick; press the center of each patty with your thumb to make a 1/2-inch-deep indentation.
- Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Lightly brush the grill grates with the vegetable oil, then grill the patties, indentation-side up, until marked on the bottom, about 5 minutes.
- Flip and cook until marked and slightly firm, about 3 more minutes for medium doneness.
- Remove the patties to a plate and let rest 5 minutes.
- Grill the rolls, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
- Toss the avocado and lime juice in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the refried beans on the bun bottoms, then top with the burger patties, cheese, avocado, pickled jalapenos and lettuce.
- Cover with the bun tops.
- Photograph by Levi Brown
ground beef, kosher salt, vegetable oil, kaiser rolls, avocado, lime, black beans, queso fresco cheese, jalapeno slices
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/mexican-torta-burgers-recipe.html (may not work)