MEXICAN PORK AND CHICKEN BURGERS

MEXICAN PORK AND CHICKEN BURGERS image

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 20

Lime mayonnaise:
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 T lime juice
1/4 c chopped cilantro
Burgers:
1 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground chicken
2 tsp minced garlic
1 1/2 T chile powder
1/2 c chopped cilantro
2 tsp lime zest
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 c shredded Monterey jack cheese
4 French rolls, split and toasted
Sliced avocado
Thinly sliced ripe tomato
Thinly sliced red onion
Shredded iceberg lettuce
lime wedges

Steps:

To make lime mayo, combine mayo with lime juice and cilantro in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. To make burgers, in a medium bowl combine pork, chicken, garlic, chile powder, cilantro, lime zest, salt and pepper. Use your hands to lightly blend mixture. Shape into 4 oval patties roughly the size of the French rolls and set aside or refrigerate until ready to grill. Preheat grill to medium. Place burgers on the grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side. Mound cheese over each patty, cover, and cook until cheese has melted, about a minute more. Spread lime mayo over inside of rolls. Place a patty on bottom half of each roll, then garnish with avocado, tomato and onion. Service with lime wedges on side for guest to squeeze over burgers.