Poblano Burgers with Avocado Guacamole
This juicy Southwest Poblano Burgers recipe is grilled and topped with smoky roasted poblano peppers, avocado guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
Servings: 4
Calories: 704kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. ground beef 80/20 % lean
- 4 slices cheese
- 4 gluten free hamburger buns or regular buns if not gluten free
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 2 poblano peppers
For The Avocado Guacamole:
- 2 large avocados
- 1 large lime
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- 2 cups fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a charcoal or gas grill to cooking temperature.
- Portion ground beef into 4 patties. Form the patties with your hands but don't over-work the meat with your hands or it will become tough.
- Sprinkle both sides of patties with ½ tsp. of kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- For The Guacamole: Scoop 2 large avocados into a small bowl and add the juice of 1 large lime (about 2 Tbsp.) and a few generous pinches of salt. Smash the avocados with a fork until desired consistency is reached.
- For The Roasted Poblano Peppers: Place 2 poblano peppers directly on the hottest portion of the grill for 2 minutes or so per side. Once the skin is charred move to a more indirect heat, cover grill, and continue to cook until slightly softened (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from grill, cool, and slice open the peppers. Peel or scrape the skin from the peppers and remove the seeds. Cut the peppers into large chunks and set aside.
- For The Burgers: Place the spiced patties onto the hottest portion of the grill and sear for about 2 minutes per side. Move to a more indirect heat, cover, and grill the burgers for about 5 minutes per side or until desired done-ness is reached. Use a grilling thermometer to determine if meat has reached a safe internal cooking temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Add cheese a few minutes before done and cover to melt. Remove from heat.
- Toast the gluten free buns (or regular hamburger buns if not gluten free) on grill for a few minutes. To assemble, place 1 or 2 pieces of roasted poblano on bun. Place the grilled burger on top of that. Add a heaping scoop of guacamole and a handful of fresh cilantro.
Notes
You can use Anaheim or other chili pepper instead of poblano. Alternatively, you can use bell peppers for a sweeter flavor.
Feel free to use any type of cheese you like.
This recipe is gluten free and uses gluten free buns but you can use any bun you like if gluten isn't an issue for you.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 1039mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1187IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 5mg