Guadalajara Burgers Recipes

GUADALAJARA BURGERS WITH TEQUILA-SPIKED SALSA

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Combine chile powder, salt, and beef. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
• Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each roll; top each serving with 1/3 cup Tequila-Spiked Salsa and top half of roll.
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, tossing gently.

GORGONZOLA BURGERS

Steps:

• Combine the ground chuck, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and the pepper in a medium bowl and shape into six 1/2-inch-thick patties.
• Slice the tomatoes into 1/3-inch-thick rounds and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the paprika and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Rub with the olive oil.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the burgers until cooked to the desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. On a clean, well-oiled area of the grill, grill the tomatoes until just charred, about 2 minutes per side. Grill the ciabatta rolls, cut-side down, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Place the burgers on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top each with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the gorgonzola, a tomato slice and some arugula. Cover with the roll tops and serve.

GAME DAY BURGERS

Steps:

• For the onions: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
• Drizzle the onion slices with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Place in the hot grill pan and cook, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl and toss with the balsamic and sugar. Cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap and let steam at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
• For the avocado: Mash together the avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
• For the burgers: Heat the grill pan over medium-high heat. Form the beef into 6 even patties (about 1/3 pound each). Sprinkle the patties evenly on both sides with salt and place in the grill pan. Grill until nicely browned, about 2 minutes on the first side. Flip the burgers and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Place a slice of cheese on top of each burger and cover with a bowl or lid to allow the cheese to melt. Cook to desired doneness, about 1 minute longer for medium.
• Place a small amount of arugula on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the patties, tomatoes, if using, and the grilled balsamic onions. Spread some of the avocado on the top half of the buns and close the burgers.

JUICIEST HAMBURGERS EVER

Steps:

• Preheat grill for high heat.
• In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger patties.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done.

GUADALAJARA BURGER WITH TEQUILA-SPIKED SALSA

Steps:

• Burger: Prepare grill.
• Combine chili powder, salt, and beef. Divide into four portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
• Grill five minutes on each side, or until done. Grill rolls, cut sides down for one minute or until toasted.
• Place one patty, along with 1/3 cup of salsa on each bun.
• Salsa: Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss gently.

GUADALAJARA BURGERS

Steps:

• Prepare Burger Condiments First •Bacon - Put 8 slices of bacon in oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until crisp •Sour Cream - Add finely chopped chipotle pepper to 4 ounces of sour cream and mix. •Pico De Gallo - Dice one tomato, half medium onion, half bunch of cilantro, add the juice of one lime and season with salt and pepper •Slice Monterey Jack Cheese •Avocado - Sliced or Mashed and tossed with lime juice salt and pepper •Brioche buns - Grilled For burger patties add all ingredients except salt into work bowl and mix. Divide into four equal patties and season both sides with salt and grill. Build It •Bottom bun •Avocado •Burger •Cheese •Bacon •Pico de Gallo •Sour cream •Top bun Options •Add Serrano/Jalapeno pepper to Pico de Gallo •Switch Cheese to Pepper Jack •Use Peppered Bacon •Butter buns before toasting Tip: Dont use lean ground beef and don't press down on the burger when grilling! (This results in a dry burger)

CREAM CHEESE JALAPENO HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for medium heat. When hot, lightly oil the grate. In a medium bowl, stir together the jalapenos and cream cheese.
• Divide the ground beef into 16 portions and pat out each one to 1/4 inch thickness. Spoon some of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of 8 of the patties. Top with the remaining patties, pressing the edges together to seal.
• Grill for about 10 minutes per side, or until well done, taking care not to press down on the burgers as they cook. This will make the cheese ooze out. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.