Mexico City Style Burgers Recipes

HAMBURGUESAS MEXICANAS

Steps:

• Mix ground beef, half the onions, bread crumbs, pepperjack cheese, and eggs in a bowl; form into 12 patties.
• Combine tomatoes, half the remaining onion, cilantro, half the serrano chile pepper, and half the lime juice; mix well to make pico de gallo. Cover and chill in refrigerator.
• Mash avocados, remaining onions, remaining serrano chile pepper, and remaining lime juice together in a bowl to make guacamole. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; pan-fry burger patties to desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Assemble each sandwich by placing a burger in each bun; top burger with guacamole, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo.

MEXICAN CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Heat a large frying pan and add some oil.
• Fry a small amount of the burger mixture to check the seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
• Form the mince mixture into burgers and fry for +- 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. When you've flipped the burger the first time, place a slice of cheese on the patty and allow to melt while the patty is cooking.
• Serve on a fresh bread roll with home-made salsa and guacamole.
• Remove the avocado flesh from the skin and mash with the lemon juice, salt & pepper.
• Set aside until you're ready to use it.
• Combine all the ingredients and mix through.
• Set aside until you're ready to use it.

MEXICO CITY-STYLE BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high heat. Brush the grill grates with oil.
• For the pickled red onions: Bring the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Put the onions in a medium bowl, pour the vinegar over, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours before serving.
• For the pickled jalapeno relish: Combine the jalapenos, pickles, cilantro, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving.
• For the chipotle ketchup: Stir together the ketchup and adobo sauce in a small bowl. Use right away or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The sauce will keep for 1 week in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.
• For the burgers: Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Shape each portion with your hands into a round patty, about 3/4 inches thick. Use your thumb to make a divot in the center of each burger. Sprinkle both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
• Grill, covered, until golden brown and slightly charred on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook until golden brown and slightly charred on the second side, about 4 minutes for medium.
• While the burgers cook, toast the buns on the grill until lightly charred, 10 to 15 seconds. Set aside.
• Add 2 slices of cheese to the tops of each burger. Cover the burgers with the grill lid, large domed lid or large metal bowl and count to 10 until the cheese is melted.
• Place the burgers on the bottom buns. Top with the chipotle ketchup, pickled jalapeno relish, pickled red onions, avocado and the top buns and serve immediately.

MEXICAN HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground beef, taco seasoning mix, green chilies, finely chopped onion.
• Shape into patties and grill.
• Serve with salsa.

MEXICAN HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all together in bowl, do not over handle.
• Shape into patties and grill or pan fry to your liking.

MEXICAN BEEF BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef and chips over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-9 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Wrap burgers and desired toppings in tortillas.