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CHIPOTLE BURGER RECIPE

This CHIPOTLE BURGER RECIPE is all about bold, smoky flavor and creamy, spicy toppings. Perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or burger nights with friends.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chipotle burger
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1202kcal

Ingredients

  • BURGERS:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 canned chipotle peppers finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon adobe sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices colby jack or pepper jack cheese
  • 4 brioche buns sesame or onion
  • Burger toppings such as lettuce and sliced tomato
  • SAUCE:
  • ¾ cup mayo
  • Juice of half a lime
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons adobe sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix ground beef, chipotle peppers, adobe sauce, minced onion and seasonings. Form 4 patties with the ground meat. Use your knuckle to create an indentation in the center of each burger.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Time will vary depending on thickness of patties.
  • Place the cheese slices onto the patties and transfer to a plate covered with foil to rest while you prepare the sauce.
  • In a small bow mix together the sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Build your burgers - Spread the sauce on each bun, add the burger and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1202kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 48g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g
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