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TEX-MEX BURGER WITH CAJUN MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands. Divide into 4 balls, and flatten into patties.
• Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the patties on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. During the last 2 minutes, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise onto the insides of the buns. Put burgers in the buns, and top with lettuce and tomato to serve.

TEX-MEX BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Chop the stir-fry mix into 1/2-inch pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables, brown rice and a big pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chile powder, cumin, black beans, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until the beans are hot and the skillet is dry, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a food processor; reserve the skillet. Pulse 5 to 6 times, until the mixture holds together but is still chunky. Scrape into a large bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs and chipotle mayonnaise. Shape into 4 patties, about 4 inches wide. Place the patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and freeze to firm up, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, split and toast the rolls.
• Wipe out the reserved skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook until heated through and a crust forms, about 2 minutes per side. Season with salt.
• Serve the patties on the rolls with lettuce, avocado, tomato, pickled jalapenos and chipotle mayonnaise. Serve with chips.

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS WITH AVOCADO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine the turkey, garlic, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; set aside.
• Combine 1/2 avocado, the mayonnaise, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; mash until smooth. Thinly slice the remaining 1/2 avocado and season with salt and pepper. Set aside for topping.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates). Add the burgers and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Top each burger with a slice of cheese; cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds.
• Meanwhile, split and toast the buns; spread the avocado mayonnaise on the cut sides. Serve the burgers on the buns with lettuce, the sliced avocado and tortilla chips.

TEX-MEX BURGER WITH CAJUN MAYO

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands. Divide into 4 balls, and flatten into patties.
• Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the patties on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done.
• During the last 2 minutes, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise onto the insides of the buns. Put burgers in the buns, and top with lettuce and tomato to serve.

THE KITCHEN TOURISTS' BEST TEX-MEX BURGER!

Steps:

• Halve, pit and peel avocado.
• Mash ¼ of avocado with a fork; add mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce and salt to taste; mash with back of fork until smooth.
• Stir in tomato, chipotle, scallion, cilantro, and remaining avocado, cut into ¼ inch cubes and fold together gently but thoroughly. Cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Mix chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt into beef. Handling beef as little as possible, divide it into quarters; shape each quarter into a patty.
• Heat a well-seasoned, ridged, cast-iron pan over moderately-high heat (or grill on bbq) until hot and cook the hamburgers 5 ½ minutes per side for rare.
• Top with cheese slices and cook, covered, for 1 minute, to melt cheese.
• Transfer to a plate and let stand, tented loosely with foil, for 3 minutes, to finish cooking.
• Transfer to hamburger buns; top with guacamole dressing, sliced, pickled jalapeno rings (to taste) and lettuce.

STUFFED TEX-MEX BURGERS

Steps:

• Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth; chill.
• Preheat grill to medium-high (350° to 400°). Combine ground chuck, onion, and salt; shape into 12 (4-inch) patties. Fold cheese slices into quarters; top 6 patties with folded cheese slice. Cover cheese with remaining 6 patties; pressing to seal edges.
• Grill patties, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done. For grown-up servings, serve burgers on buns with 2 tablespoons guacamole, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture, and desired toppings. For plain servings, serve burgers on buns without the guacamole and mayonnaise mixture.

TEX-MEX BLACK BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all topping ingredients; set aside.
• Heat grill on medium. In a large bowl, combine all burger ingredients , mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
• Divide mixture evenly into four and make patties 1- 1 1/2 inches thick. Grill burgers 5-7 minutes each side or until internal temperature reaches 170°F.
• Spread some guacamole, if using, half of each bun , top with shredded lettuce, burger and a few spoonfuls of tomato topping mixture.

TEX-MEX BURGERS

Steps:

• Burgers:.
• Preheat broiler or grill to medium high.
• Using wooden spoon, mix together the ground beef, jalapeno, 1/4 cup of the salsa and salt and pepper in large bowl until the ingredients are well combined.
• Form into 4 patties.
• Broil or grill, flipping once until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes each side.
• Place tortillas in microwave,and cook on high for about 20 seconds.
• Arrange burger on warm totilla and top with avacodo slices, shredded cheese and salsa.
• Wrap like burrito.
• Salsa:.
• Mix all ingredients in small glass bowl.
• Can be used immediately if using for the burgers, if using as dip, let sit in fridge for at least 1 hour.
• Make sure to wear protection on your hands when handling the jalapeno's!