Southwest Burgers

SOUTHWEST BURGERS

1 lb. lean ground beef

¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

½ cup finely chopped red onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 Tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon lime juice

1 Tablespoon chopped chipotle chili in adobo

1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

4 slices tomato

4 thin slices red onion

Place beef, ¼ cup cilantro, chopped red onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, pepper and salt in a large bowl.  Gently combine, without over mixing, until evenly incorporated.  Form into 6 equal patties, about ½ inch thick.  Combine the remaining ½ cup cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice and chipotle in a small bowl. 

Grill the burgers about 6 minutes per side.  Assemble the burgers on a plate with the chipotle mayonnaise, tomato and sliced red onion.

We like these served with green salad and potato salad or green salad and home made french fries.