Guacamole Burgers With Spicy Chile Con Queso

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"From The Great Big Burger Book"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground round
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1⁄2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 small ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds

• Spicy Chili Con Queso

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups peeled canned tomatoes, chopped and drained well again
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and well drained
• 10 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin

directions

1. To make the queso: in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat; add in the onion and stir/saute 5-7 minutes or until softened.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, cheese, chipotle powder and cumin, stirring constantly until the cheese is completely melted; keep warm on very low heat.
3. To make the bugers: Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined.
4. Gently fold in the avocado; form the mixture into 4 patties, each about ½ inch thick.
5. Lightly oil the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; cook the burgers to the desired degree of doneness, 2-4 minutes per side for medium rare.
6. Serve on toasted sesame seed buns; top with a generous dollop of Spicy Chili Con Queso.