Chipotle Beef Burgers

Chipotle Beef Burgers

If you are worried that the heat of the chipotles will be too much for some family members, you can reduce the amount in the recipe. Or make some of the burgers with a smaller amount of sauce and cut up the rest of the beef with more heat for those holding the burgers with a kick.
For even more heat, stir a little of the adobo chipotles in some mayo with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice, and you have a creamy, spicy burger topping (delicious on sandwiches too).

What you need?.

• 2 pounds of beef (80/20%)
• 2 tablespoons pureed chipotle in Adobo sauce (see Note)
• ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt
• ⅓ cup of ground onion
• For the Flavors:
• 2 tomatoes (sliced)
• 1/2 cup onion (sliced)
• 4 lettuce (large)
• 2 tablespoons of mustard
• 1/4 cup ketchup

How to make it.

In a large bowl, combine the beef, pureed chipotles in adobo, salt and onions. Hands are the best for this.

Shape the mixture into 4 patties, and use your thumbs to make a few loaves in the middle of each burger, which will make them flatten as they cook.

Heat the grill to medium-high. Roast the burgers on each side for 4 to 5 minutes, until done to your liking. Serve on the rolls (toasted if you like) with lettuce, tomatoes, onions or anything you like!

Note: To make puree chipotles in adobo, just buy a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, dip the whole thing in a food processor and puree. The sauce will be kept in a tightly covered container for at least 2 months.

There are endless burger combinations to try outside of the classic Cheeseburgers. Most useful let's check out  these other then great burger recipes, including beef, turkey, and chicken burgers:

Caramelized Onion and Parmesan Burgers
Thai Chicken Burgers With Quick Pickled Roots
Saucy Meatball Sliders from Real Baby Food
Chipotle Barbecue Turkey Burgers
Buffalo Turkey Burger Sliders
Fork-in-the-Road Burgers (with a Kick)

vegetables One of the ways to get creative with your burger is to add toppings. Sauteed vegetables, fragrant sauces, and creamy Cole slaws can make for a more interesting creation:

Asian Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Sriracha Mayo
Spicy Cole Slaw
Kohlrabi, Green Coal, and Broccoli Rabe Slaw
And because stuffing between two slices of bread is genius, don't miss out on these delicious
sandwiches:

Grilled Chicken and Avocado Flatbread
Great Grilled Cheese Roll
Cajun Fish Sandwiches With Crunchy Slaw
The Ultimate BLT Sandwich
The Ultimate Bacon, Egg and Cheese Roll with Cheese Drop Sauce
The Ultimate BLT Grilled Cheese
Pretzel Peanut Butter S'mores Sandwiches
For your next get-together, check out this 4th of July Family Friendly Menu and Basic Principles!