mexican burgers with avocado spread

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

The unique ingredients set these delicious burgers apart from the everyday ones. With a lovely avocado spread, these tasty burgers will make sensation at your next BBQ party!

yield 4 burgers
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Barbecue

Ingredients For mexican burgers with avocado spread

  • BURGER
  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 6 Tbsp
    panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    red onions, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    pickled jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    chipotle puree
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/2 c
    sharp cheddar cheese or pepper jack, grated
  • AVOCADO SPREAD
  • 1 lg
    ripe avocado, seeded
  • 1/4 lg
    lime, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp
    light sour cream or crema
  • 1 sm
    clove garlic, pressed
  • 2-3 dash
    hot sauce, such as cholula®
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)

How To Make mexican burgers with avocado spread

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, panko, onion, jalapeño 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.
  • 2
    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 tbsp. cheese per. Place the smaller patties on top and seal. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • 3
    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.
  • 4
    Preheated BBQ. Grill burger at 500ºF 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.
  • 5
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhawlAYdpBc

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