Twist that Burger!

Nobody says no to a freshly grilled burger, and it's definitely not happening anytime soon at my house. I can't say that I can eat burgers as often as my peeps but once in a while I get a craving that is dispelled only by a really special burger. Most good burger places like our very own "5 Guys" described by some as " Heaven on a bun" do a great job, but I like to throw my own on the grill and change it up whichever way I want ( call it instant gratification if you will). This recent experiment turned out well; the only downside was it's height- hard to pack into your mouth!

I had a couple of pounds of ground beef from Trader Joe's and 2 ready avocados so it was a no-brainer. A burger with a twist was easy and the perfect antidote to a hot and sweaty day. No cooking, no fuss and very little cleaning up. Potatoes were cut into wedges and baked into fat free fries, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled liberally with sea salt, chili flakes, and fresh rosemary. A cold beer and it was as good as it gets....

Recipe for a Mexi-Burger:

2 lbs ground beef

salt, pepper and ancho chili powder to taste

Kaiser rolls

2 tbsp melted butter

Garnishes:

Romaine lettuce shredded

sliced tomato

sliced onion- grilled

sliced Jalapeno peppers- grilled

Avocados mashed and seasoned with salt and lemon juice

Sharp Cheddar slices

Chipotle Dressing

2 tbsp sour cream

1 tbsp Chipotle peppers

1/2 onion

1 tbsp minced cilantro

1. Form the beef into patties ( I kept them small and skinny for ease of cooking and put 2 patties into each burger) and season with the salt, pepper, and ancho chili powder. Grease the grill and cook the patties on each side till the centers are cooked.

2. Brush the rolls with butter and set aside. Throw on the grill just before assembling. The rolls should be crisp and warm.

3. Prepare the garnishes on a plate for easy assembly.

4. Prepare the Chipotle dressing by combining all the ingredients and mixing well.

5. Assemble the burgers to taste.