Mexican Burger

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Grill: 10 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Spice up burger night with these Mexican burgers, flavorful south-of-the-border-inspired beef patties topped with a creamy avocado spread.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup shredded aged cheddar cheese
  • AVOCADO SPREAD:
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, onion, cilantro, salt, pepper and cumin. Add beef and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 1/2-in.-thick patties. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 3-4 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado and lime juice. Stir in sour cream, garlic, salt and hot sauce. Serve burgers on buns topped with avocado mixture.

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 431 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.

The unique ingredients like breadcrumbs, cilantro and cumin set these delicious burgers apart. With a lovely avocado spread, they will surely be a hit at your next BBQ party! —Francine Lizotte, Langley, British Columbia
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