CHIPOTLE BURGER RECIPE
This CHIPOTLE BURGER RECIPE is all about bold, smoky flavor and creamy, spicy toppings. Perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or burger nights with friends.
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When you’re craving a burger with bold flavor and a little heat, Chipotle Cheeseburgers deliver big. The magic lies in the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. These smoked and dried jalapeños, preserved in a tangy, spicy tomato-vinegar sauce, give burgers a deep, smoky flavor and satisfying heat.
Recipe Tips For Success:
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Control the heat: Use more or fewer chipotles depending on your spice tolerance.
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Rest after cooking: Let burgers sit for 2–3 minutes before assembling so juices redistribute.
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Avoid dry patties: Use ground beef with at least 20% fat for juicy results.
- Turkey Chipotle Burgers: Substitute lean ground turkey for a lighter option.
What To Serve With Chipotle Burgers: FRITO CORN SALAD – CILANTRO LIME SLAW – BLACK BEAN CORN SALAD
CHIPOTLE BURGER RECIPE
This CHIPOTLE BURGER RECIPE is all about bold, smoky flavor and creamy, spicy toppings. Perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or burger nights with friends.
Ingredients
- BURGERS:
- 1lb ground beef
- 2 canned chipotle peppers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobe sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 slices colby jack or pepper jack cheese
- 4 brioche buns (sesame or onion)
- Burger toppings such as lettuce and sliced tomato
- SAUCE:
- ¾ cup mayo
- Juice of half a lime
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons adobe sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, chipotle peppers, adobe sauce, minced onion and seasonings. Form 4 patties with the ground meat. Use your knuckle to create an indentation in the center of each burger.
- Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Time will vary depending on thickness of patties.
- Place the cheese slices onto the patties and transfer to a plate covered with foil to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- In a small bow mix together the sauce ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Build your burgers - Spread the sauce on each bun, add the burger and your favorite toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 1202Total Fat 82gSaturated Fat 28gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 48gCholesterol 273mgSodium 1345mgCarbohydrates 63gFiber 4gSugar 21gProtein 53g
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