Guacamole Gourmet Gala Burger Recipe
The Guacamole Gourmet Gala Burger is a delicious and flavorful burger that features creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and other tasty ingredients. Here’s a recipe for you to enjoy:
Ingredients:
For the Burger Patties:
- 5 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to your preferred spice level)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Salsa:
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (adjust to your preferred spice level)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembling:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Sliced pickles (optional)
- Pepper jack cheese slices (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped red onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
Prepare the Guacamole:
- In a bowl, combine the mashed avocados, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño pepper, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until you have a creamy guacamole.
- Adjust the seasoning and spiciness to your liking.
- Set the guacamole aside.
Prepare the Salsa:
- In another bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño pepper, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until you have a fresh salsa.
- Adjust the seasoning and spiciness to your liking.
- Set the salsa aside.
Cook the Burger Patties:
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
- If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.
- If desired, add pepper jack cheese slices to the patties during the last minute of cooking and cover the grill to melt the cheese.
Assemble the Guacamole Gourmet Gala Burgers:
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread a generous amount of guacamole on the inside of each bun.
- Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
- Add a cooked burger patty (with or without cheese) on the lettuce.
- Top the patty with a spoonful of salsa.
- Add sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and pickles (if desired).
- Place the other half of the bun on top.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve your Guacamole Gourmet Gala Burgers immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as tortilla chips or coleslaw.
These burgers are a fiesta of flavors with creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and a well-seasoned patty.
Customize them with additional toppings or adjust the spiciness to your liking. Enjoy the Guacamole Gourmet Gala!