GAUCHO BURGERS

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Provided by Karen in MA

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup beer
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 slices deli monterey jack pepper cheese
4 kaiser rolls
shredded romaine lettuce
6 plum tomatoes
2 jalapenos
1 red onion, cut into 6 wedges
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon lime zest
salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine spices, Worcestershire sauce, beer, and ground beef.
Halve and seed the tomatoes and jalapenos.
Preheat broiler or grill.
If broiling, place veggies on a rimmed cookie sheet, turning once, until charred, about 15 minutes; chop and transfer to a bowl.
If using a grill, char the veggies for 10 minutes; chop and transfer to a bowl.
To the bowl of veggies, add the cilantro, lime juice and zest; season with salt.
Cook the burger over medium-high heat for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, melting the cheese for the last few minutes.
To serve, layer each roll with lettuce. the burger, the pico de gallo and bun top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 746.2, Fat 37.8, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 827.1, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6, Protein 55.8