Southwestern Beef Burger With Chipotle Aioli

An intoxicating combination of cumin and beef burgers.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• The Burger

• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh cilantro, loosely packed
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon  smoked paprika
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
•  salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1  lb ground beef

• Chipotle Aioli

• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1  teaspoon  smoked paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 2  chipotle chiles in adobo
• 1  tablespoon lime juice
•  salt and freshly cracked black pepper

• The Rest

•  kaiser rolls or   hamburger bun, grilled
•  colby-monterey jack cheese or   cheddar cheese slice
• 8  slices  apple smoked bacon, cooked
•  red onion
•  jalapeno
•  pickle
•  lettuce

Directions

1. To Make the Chipotle Aioli: Add all the ingredients to a food processor and puree. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. To Make the Burgers: Heat grill.
3. Combine all burger ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Form into four patties. Grill both sides, top each with slice of cheese and transfer to grilled buns.
4. Dress burgers with sliced red onions, jalapenos, lettuce, pickles, bacon and Chipotle Aioli, as desired.