Southwestern Burgers

Name: Southwestern Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: olive oil; 2 lb. ground beef (1 pound each chuck and sirloin); 2 (4-ounce) can green chile peppers, drained and diced; 2 tsp. ground chili powder; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese; 1 large vidalia onion, cut into eight 1/4-inch thick rounds; 8 brioche hamburger buns, split; 8 large Romaine lettuce leaves, sliced crosswise; 2 medium avocados, sliced; 1 c. salsa

By Elissa BrydenPublished: Jul 14, 2012

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

567

This recipe for Southwestern-style grilled burgers with onions and avocado is courtesy of Country Living reader, Ellisa Bryden of Mounds View, MN.

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Ingredients

olive oil
2 lb. ground beef (1 pound each chuck and sirloin)
2 (4-ounce) can green chile peppers, drained and diced
2 tsp. ground chili powder
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1 large vidalia onion, cut into eight 1/4-inch thick rounds
8 brioche hamburger buns, split
8 large Romaine lettuce leaves, sliced crosswise
2 medium avocados, sliced
1 cup salsa

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill to medium-high and grease grates with oil. In a large bowl, combine beef, chiles, chili powder, and garlic. Form into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties. Grill burgers for about 5 minutes, then flip. Top with cheese and continue to grill to desired doneness: an extra 2 to 3 minutes for rare; 4 to 5 minutes for medium; 6 to 7 minutes for well.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, grill onions until soft and char marks form, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer onions and burgers to a plate. Grill buns until char marks form, about 1 minute; transfer to plate.
3. Step 3To assemble: Place lettuce on bottom half of each bun, then top each with a burger, 2 avocado slices, 2 tablespoons salsa, grilled onions, and bun top.