MEXICAN BURGERS WITH AVOCADO SPREAD

MEXICAN BURGERS With AVOCADO SPREAD image

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 BURGERS

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.
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®.
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 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.1, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 125.4, Sodium 549.2, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.9, Protein 43.2