Description
These Grilled Southwest Poblano Burgers are a flavor explosion with roasted poblano peppers, gooey cheese, and creamy guacamole atop juicy beef patties, all sandwiched between a gluten-free bun. Perfect for a summer barbecue or any time you crave a zesty, satisfying burger!
Ingredients
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For The Burgers:
- 2 lbs. ground beef 80|20% or 85|15% lean
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 4–6 poblano peppers or chile peppers of choice
- 6 slices cheese such as Chipotle cheddar or Pepper Jack
- 6 gluten free burger buns or regular burger buns if not gluten free
For The Guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1–2 Tbsp. lime juice equals 1 large lime
- 1/2 small onion any color
- 1 small tomato
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- lettuce or leafy greens optional
Instructions
- For The Roasted Poblanos: Heat grill to 400°F. Cook poblano peppers, cool, peel, and chop.
- For The Burgers: Form beef into patties, season, grill, and melt cheese.
- For The Guacamole: Mix avocado, lime juice, salt, onion, tomato, and cilantro.
- To Serve: Layer bun, lettuce, poblano, patty, guacamole, and bun top.
Notes
- Feel free to add toppings like bacon, chipotle mayo, or pickled onions for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1070mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
