Mexican Fiesta Burgers

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, halved, pitted and diced
• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 to 2 t. lime juice
• 1-1/4 lbs. ground beef
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 to 1 c. nacho-flavored tortilla chips, crushed
• 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 t. chili powder
• 1/2 t. ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1-1/4 c. shredded Pepper Jack cheese
• 5 hamburger buns, split

Details

Adapted from gooseberrypatch.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine avocado, tomato, onions and lime juice; mash slightly and set aside.

In a separate large bowl, mix beef, egg, chips, cilantro and seasonings. Form into 5 burgers. Grill burgers over medium-high heat to desired doneness, turning to cook on both sides. Sprinkle cheese over burgers; grill until melted. Serve on buns, topped with avocado mixture.

Makes 5 servings.