Mexican Street Burgers

 You can make this spicy or leave out the spices.   I do both, because some of my family likes spice and some do not.  I have different toppings that would be awesome on this burger.  Just choose your favorite or mixed a couple.  I like the cilantro mayo and fresh salsa on mine.

MEXICAN STREET BURGERS

(serves 4)

Cilantro Mayo Ingredients:

*1/2 cup mayo

*1/2 garlic bulb, roasted and chopped and made into a paste

*1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine

*roasted small jalapeño pepper, chopped small (I remove the seeds and only use a small amount)

Salsa Ingredients:

*1 small tomato chopped

*2 tablespoons chopped white onion

*2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 tablespoon lime juice

Burger Ingredients:

*1 1/2 pounds ground beef 

*1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

*2 teaspoons taco seasoning

*4 hamburger buns (I make my own hamburger buns)

*4 slices pepper jack cheese

*4 slices ham (optional)

*lettuce (whatever type you prefer)

*small red onion, sliced

*salsa (whatever is your favorite.  I make my own salsa)

Cilantro Mayo Directions:

~In a small bowl, mix all ingredients.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (I make mine the night before or int the morning).

Salsa Ingredients:

~In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Burger Ingredients:

~Mix ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning together.

~Form into two patties (Make them thin or thick, whatever you prefer).

~Grill burgers to desired doneness.

~Place cheese on burgers and allow to melt a little bit.

~Durning the last few minutes of cooking the burger toast the inside of the buns (optional).

~Also during the last few minutes of the burgers cooking heat up the ham on the grill.

~Spread a little cilantro mayo over bottom of bun.

~Place the ham on bottom bun.

~Place burger over ham.

~Top burger with onion, lettuce and salsa.

~Spread some cilantro mayo on toasted side of top bun.

~Place top bun on burger and enjoy.

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Extra Burger Toppings:

Mexican Street Corn 

*4 large ears of corn, grilled and kernels cut from cob (or 3 cups of frozen corn kernels, thawed)

*2 tablespoons mayo

*3 tablespoons sour cream

*1/2 tablespoon olive oil

*zest from 1/2 lime

*juice from 1/2 lime

*2 teaspoons chili powder

*1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

*1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper

*2 teaspoons dried cilantro (or 1/4 cup fresh, chopped small

Directions:

~Mix all the ingredients together until well incorporated.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for best taste.

Guacamole Topping:

*1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced small

*2 small tomatoes, diced small

*1/4 cup red onion, chopped small

*1/2-1 teaspoons garlic, minced

*1 teaspoon lime juice

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

~Mx all the ingredients until well blended.

Bean Salsa

*1 medium tomato, diced small

*1/2  medium red onion, chopped small

*1 1/2 cups red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

*1/2 cup fresh coriander, chopped

*2 tablespoons olive oil

*zest from 1/2 lemon

*juice from 1/2 lemon

Directions:

~Mix all the ingredients until well mixed.

Mexican Coleslaw:

*2 carrots, peeled and shredded 

*half of cabbage, shredded

*4 green onions chopped (including the greens)

*1 clove garlic, minced

*1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

*1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

*2 tablespoons olive oil

*1 teaspoon dried cumin

*1 teaspoon dried oregano

*zest from one lime

*juice from one line

*1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

~In a large bowl, whisk minced garlic, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, cumin oregano, lime zest, lime juice, and sour cream together.

~Add in cabbage, carrots, and red onion and mix until well coated.

~Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for best taste.