Tex-Mex Burgers Texotic-Mexotic Burgers

Gluten Free
Health score
15%
Tex-Mex Burgers Texotic-Mexotic Burgers
50 min.
5
586kcal

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These Tex-Mex burgers are a fun and delicious twist on traditional burgers. They're packed with flavor and bring a little bit of Tex-Mex flair to your table. With a combination of ground beef, adobo seasoning, and chipotle peppers, these burgers are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves a little spice in their life. The avocado and tomato salsa adds a fresh and tangy twist, while the refried beans and tortilla chips give it that classic Tex-Mex feel. These mini burgers are perfect for a fun and casual get-together with friends or family. They're easy to make and even easier to eat! You can also make regular-sized burgers if you prefer. So, fire up the grill or oven and get ready to enjoy a tasty treat that's sure to become a new favorite.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon chipotles in adobo prepared canned (from the can of chipotle peppers in adobo or make your own Chipotles En Adobo/ Chipotles Chili in Adobo Sauce)
  •  adobo seasoning finely minced seeded for less heat and plus 2 tablespoon chipotle sauce ( )
  •  avocado diced fine
  • teaspoon cumin 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh divided chopped for burgers ( )
  • 0.3 cup ears corn fresh ()
  • tablespoons parsley fresh divided chopped for burgers ( )
  •  garlic clove minced
  • lb ground beef (vegetarians use tvp as described in the description)
  •  juice of lime 
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese 
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  •  onion sweet sliced for salsa below
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano 
  • ounces refried beans fat-free
  • ounce cream light fat free sour
  • pinch sugar 
  • teaspoon tequila 
  •  tomatoes diced fine
  • 40  tortilla chips (use No trans fat)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Caramelized Adobo Onions:.
  2. Heat the oil over medium high heat.
  3. Add onions and reduce the heat to medium-low.Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  4. Add the salt and pepper to taste, sugar and adobo sauce stir well to combine.Meanwhile make Tomato and Avocado Salsa:.
  5. Add all ingredients from the salsa using 1/2 the cilantro and parsley and added the 1/8 cup finely mined onion. Chill till ready to serve.TEXotic-MEXotic BURGERS:.Preheat oven to 375F.
  6. Mix all burger ingredients together including the remaining cilantro and parsley. Make burgers using 1 tablespoon full of meat mixture.
  7. Place on a cookie sheet pan and bake for 5-10 minutes. Don`t overcook.Meanwhile place chips on serving platter topping with just a tad of refried beans (used just to hold the mini burgers on).
  8. Remove burgers from oven and place on beans be sure to get the cheese that oozed out (go ahead sneak some for yourself ;) ), topping with a tad of sour cream, Caramelized Adobo Onions, and salsa.Enjoy these finger licking good burgers!Alternate: Yes you can make regular sized burgers just bake a bit longer till desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts

Calories586kcal
Protein18.59%
Fat58.98%
Carbs22.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.62
Glycemic Load
1.47
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.520434763121%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.13mg
Epicatechin
0.15mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.13mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
3.45mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.8mg
Myricetin
1.04mg
Quercetin
9.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:585.83kcal
29.29%
Fat:38.77g
59.64%
Saturated Fat:14.07g
87.93%
Carbohydrates:33.17g
11.06%
Net Carbohydrates:26.59g
9.67%
Sugar:6.31g
7.01%
Cholesterol:90.15mg
30.05%
Sodium:460.98mg
20.04%
Alcohol:0.33g
100%
Protein:27.49g
54.98%
Vitamin K:46.51µg
44.3%
Phosphorus:388.72mg
38.87%
Zinc:5.5mg
36.66%
Vitamin B12:2.19µg
36.56%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
30.18%
Calcium:300.96mg
30.1%
Selenium:19.88µg
28.4%
Fiber:6.58g
26.31%
Vitamin B3:5.24mg
26.2%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.73%
Potassium:710.67mg
20.3%
Iron:3.6mg
19.99%
Vitamin C:15.61mg
18.92%
Folate:74.27µg
18.57%
Magnesium:71.48mg
17.87%
Vitamin E:2.47mg
16.5%
Vitamin B5:1.54mg
15.39%
Vitamin A:691.68IU
13.83%
Copper:0.24mg
11.79%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.1%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.66%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.74%
Source:Food.com