Best El Gordo Burger Recipes

MEXICAN CHEESEBURGERS

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Juicy beef Mexican cheeseburgers served with homemade, creamy guacamole and fresh pico de gallo is the ultimate weekend treat and perfect for serving a crowd.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 kg beef mince (ground beef)
3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp paprika
1-2 tsp salt
cracked black pepper
4-6 slices of cheese
4-6 fresh (hamburger buns)
2 large (ripe avocados)
juice of 1/2 lemon
salt & pepper to taste
3 large (ripe tomatoes, finely chopped)
1 large red onion (peeled and finely chopped)
1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1/2 red chilli (finely chopped (remove the seeds if you don't like it hot))
salt & pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 62 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 216 mg, Sodium 1220 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EL GORDO BURGER

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Roy Ramirez Jr., the Toyota Block Party Winner, shared this recipe for his el gordo burger.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, pitted
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 pounds ground chuck beef
6 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ground barbecue seasoning mix
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Prepared barbecue sauce, for brushing
4 hamburger buns, split
Unsalted butter, for buns, if desired
Lettuce, for serving (optional)
Sliced tomatoes, for serving (optional)

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.

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