Chipotles in adobo give these burgers a smoky, spicy flavor. And when drenched in a creamy avocado sauce you just made the best burger in town. So good!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Calories: 567kcal
Author: Patrick Calhoun | Mexican Please
Ingredients
1lb.ground beef
2chipotles in adobo
1Tablespoonadobo sauce
2-3Tablespoonsfinely chopped onion
1garlic clove
1teaspoonsalt
freshly cracked black pepper
4-6cheese slices
4-6hamburger buns
1tomato
lettuce
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce
1avocado
1/4cupplain Greek yogurt
1/4jalapeno
2garlic cloves
15-20sprigscilantro
1lime
2Tablespoonsolive oil
1/4teaspoonsalt
freshly cracked black pepper
splash of water
1Tablespoonmayonnaise or cream (optional)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl combine 1 lb. ground beef, two minced chipotles in adobo (with stems and seeds removed), 2-3 Tablespoons of finely chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 Tablespoon adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and some freshly cracked pepper.
Combine well and form into 4 patties each 1/4 lb. in size, or 6 smaller burgers.
The burgers can be cooked as you see fit. I usually saute them in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side and then finish them off in a 425F oven for 4-6 minutes, adding the cheese slices to the burgers for the last couple minutes. I also put the buns in the oven as the burgers finish cooking.
For the Creamy Avocado Sauce, add the following ingredients to a blender or food processor: 1 avocado, 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/4 jalapeno, 2 garlic cloves, 15-20 sprigs cilantro, juice of 1 lime, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper, and a splash of water. Combine well. You can also add a drizzle of cream or 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise.
Coat each hamburger bun with the Creamy Avocado Sauce and serve with your choice of lettuce, tomato, and other fixings.
Notes
Be sure to finely chop the onion. If left chunky it can make the patties crumble.