Mexican cheeseburgers
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 Depending on how big you want the burgers, you could even feed 8 with this recipe
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Calories
550 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Mexican cheeseburgers
Description
The burgers are made by mixing ground beef with finely chopped garlic, bread crumbs, an egg, and a medley of spices like ground coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and paprika. Salt and cracked black pepper season the meat, which is then shaped into patties and fried until browned and cooked through. Cheese slices are placed on the patties after flipping, allowing them to melt during the final cooking minutes. The resulting burgers are richly spiced with a warm, layered flavor.
The accompanying guacamole is a simple blend of ripe avocado mashed with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for a creamy, slightly tart condiment. Pico de gallo features finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, red chili, and fresh parsley, seasoning with salt and black pepper to add freshness and a mild heat. Combined on fresh hamburger buns, these elements create a satisfying balance between spiced meat and bright, refreshing toppings.
These Mexican cheeseburgers serve well as casual meals or gatherings where individual assembly allows customization. The guacamole and pico de gallo provide cool and zesty contrasts to the warm burger, enhancing the overall taste without overwhelming the meat's spiced profile.
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 1 kg ground beef ground beef
- 3 garlic finely chopped, cloves
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cloves ground
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1-2 tsp salt
- black pepper cracked
- 4-6 lices cheese
- 4-6 fresh hamburger buns
For the Guacamole
- 2 large ripe avocados
- lemon juice of half
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the Pico de gallo
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 red onion peeled and finely chopped, large
- 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 red chili pepper finely chopped (remove the seeds if you don't like it hot
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For the burgers
- 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.
For the 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.
For the Pico de Gallo
- Combine all the ingredients and mix through.
- Set aside until you're ready to use it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Depending on how big you want the burgers, you could even feed 8 with this recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 550kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 216mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1220mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1078mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21.5mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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