Guacamole Cilantro Lime Cheeseburger Recipe

Guacamole Cilantro Lime Cheeseburger Recipe

  • Guacamole
  • 2 avocados – halved, peeled, and pitted
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • Burger
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 hamburger buns
  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
  2. To make the guacamole, mash the avocado in a medium bowl with the juice of half a lime, jalapeno, tomatoes, 1/4 cup onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced garlic; season to taste with salt, and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together beef, the juice of half a lime, 1 tablespoon garlic, chili powder, 1/2 cup diced onion, and cilantro. Form the meat into 6 patties.
  4. Cook the burgers to desired doneness on the preheated grill. Add a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking. Serve on toasted buns with a dollop of guacamole.