El Gordo Burger Recipes

MEXICAN CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Heat a large frying pan and add some oil.
• Fry a small amount of the burger mixture to check the seasoning. Adjust if necessary.
• Form the mince mixture into burgers and fry for +- 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. When you've flipped the burger the first time, place a slice of cheese on the patty and allow to melt while the patty is cooking.
• Serve on a fresh bread roll with home-made salsa and guacamole.
• Remove the avocado flesh from the skin and mash with the lemon juice, salt & pepper.
• Set aside until you're ready to use it.
• Combine all the ingredients and mix through.
• Set aside until you're ready to use it.

EL GORDO BURGER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mash together avocado and garlic salt; set aside.
• In another large bowl, mix together ground beef, scallions, barbecue seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Gently form into four 1-inch-thick patties.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan. Grill meat, turning every 3 to 4 minutes. Brush meat with barbecue sauce during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Cook meat until no longer pink, about 15 minutes total.
• Butter hamburger buns, if desired, and place on grill until toasted. Spread buns with avocado mixture. Place burgers on buns and top with lettuce and tomato, if desired. Serve immediately.

THE PERFECT BASIC BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, salt and pepper. Place ground beef and bread crumbs into the mixture. With hands or a fork, mix until well blended. Form into 4 patties approximately 3/4 inch thick.
• Place patties on the prepared grill. Cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.