GRILLED CHIPOTLE BURGERS WITH GUACAMOLE

Grilled Chipotle Burgers with Guacamole image

Looking for a change from plain ol' hamburgers? With smoky chipotles inside and zippy guacamole on top, these'll do the trick.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, undrained
8 slices Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, if desired
8 burger buns, split
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 large avocados (about 1 lb), pitted, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired
1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix beef, green chiles and chipotle chiles. Shape into 8 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
In medium bowl, mash guacamole ingredients, using pastry blender or fork.
Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 13 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Top each patty with cheese slice; cook just until cheese is melted. To toast buns, place cut sides down on grill during last 1 to 2 minutes of cook time.
Layer buns with tomato slices, burgers and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g