Chipotle Burgers
Total Time
25 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4
- 4 hamburger buns
- Softened butter, for spreading on buns
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 chipotle peppers, from a can of chipotles in adobo, minced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese (can use Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (can use sour cream or mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
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Preparation
Step 1
Generously butter the insides of the hamburger buns with softened butter. Set aside.
Step 2
Place the ground beef in a medium bowl. Add the minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined, being careful not to over mix.
Step 3
Divide the seasoned beef into 4 portions and form patties that are about ½-inch thick.
Step 4
Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the beef patties directly on the hot grill. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes and flip with a spatula. Cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, applying the cheese slices the last 1 to 2 minutes so it can melt. Ensure the internal temperature of beef is 160˚F.
Step 5
Place the buns, buttered side down, on the grill and grill until toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from the grill.
Step 6
To make the chipotle sauce, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle in adobo sauce, smoked paprika, and salt in a small bowl.
Step 7
To assemble the burgers, top the bottom of the buns with lettuce. Add the burger patties, tomato slices, and avocado slices. You can serve the burgers with chipotle sauce if you want to enhance the chipotle experience even more. Add the bun tops. Serve immediately.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
This recipe brings a smoky flavor with the adobo sauce and chipotle peppers, perfect for grilling.
Damp hands work best for forming the patties.
The chipotle sauce can be adjusted in spiciness by varying the amount of chipotle in adobo sauce.
