Description
Juicy beef patties infused with smoky chipotle and cumin, topped with melted pepper jack and creamy avocado crema for a bold Mexican twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, minced chipotle, cumin, and garlic in a bowl; mix gently.
- Form into 4 patties with a slight indent in the center of each.
- Heat a skillet with oil over high heat until shimmering.
- Sear patties for 4-5 minutes per side until browned.
- Add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking until melted.
- Toast brioche buns in a pan with butter until golden.
- Blend avocado, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth for the crema.
- Assemble burgers with crema, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion