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Poblano Pepper Slider Burgers

A fun alternative to regular burgers, these Poblano Pepper Slider Burgers are packed with pepper flavor. They are topped with marinated onions and a creamy guacamole to really take them over the top.

Prep Time
23 mins
Cook Time
23 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 582 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Ingredients

Marinated Onions
  • 1 small red onion cut into thin rings
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Creamy Guacamole
  • 1 small ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 Jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • salt to taste
Burgers
  • 2 large poblano peppers
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoons pepper divided
  • 6 slices pepper jack cheese (about 5 oz) cut into quarters
  • 12 slider buns

Instructions

Make the Onions
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  1. Place the onions in a bowl and add half the lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the olive oil.  Stir to coat.
Make the Guacamole
  1. In another bowl, mash together the avocado, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt.
Make the Burgers
  1. Preheat the broiler to high. Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet covered with foil. Place the peppers in the oven and broil until they are charred, turning with tongs to make sue all sides are charred.  Remove and place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the peppers sit until cooled, then peel the skins from the pepper.  Remove the stems and seeds and place the peppers in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, pureed poblano, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, coriander, paprika, the 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the 1 teaspoon pepper.  Form the mixture into 12 3-inch patties, making them a bit thinner in the center and thicker at the edges.
  3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. If needed, add a bit of olive oil. Add the burgers and cook, turning once, for about 7 minutes total, or until your desired doneness. Top with 2 pieces of the quartered cheese and tent loosely with foil during the last minute or two of cooking.
  4. To serve, place the burgers on the bun bottoms. Top with the onions and the creamy guacamole, then place the bun top in place.

Notes

  • Slightly adapted from Every Day with Rachael Ray November 2010
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2sliders Calories 582kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12sliders

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582

% Daily Value*

Serving 2sliders
Calories 582kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.