Hot Green Chile Beef Burgers with Cool Green Avocado Cilantro Sa
Spice up your burger game with these irresistible Hot Green Chile Beef Burgers topped with a Cool Green Avocado Cilantro Sauce. Juicy 80/20 ground beef is infused with roasted green chiles, garlic, and onion powders for a kick of bold Southwestern flavor. Each seared patty is perfectly paired with a creamy, zesty avocado sauce made with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of sour cream for a refreshing balance. This 25-minute recipe is ideal for weeknight grilling or a casual weekend feast, and it comes together with all the classic toppings—lettuce, tomato, and optional onion—on lightly toasted buns. A simple way to enjoy the perfect harmony of heat and coolness in every bite, these burgers are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for anyone craving a unique twist on a classic hamburger and packed with Southwestern flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 0.5 cup roasted green chiles (diced, canned or fresh)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado (ripe)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices sliced tomatoes
- 4 rings sliced onion (optional)
- 1 tbsp cooking oil or butter (for grilling)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, roasted green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties, slightly larger than your burger buns. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface to prevent sticking.
Cook the burger patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness (160°F internal temperature for medium). Remove the burgers from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes.
While the burgers cook, make the avocado cilantro sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster if desired.
To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of avocado cilantro sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a cooked burger patty, a tomato slice, and onion rings if using. Top with the remaining bun.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 864 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.6 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 733 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
