Guacamole Cilantro Lime Cheeseburger

Melted Monterey Jack cheese lends an added zing to these spiced up hamburgers. A dollop of fresh guacamole sends it over the top.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 656 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 avocados - halved, peeled, and pitted
• 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 0.5 lime, juiced
• 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.25 cup minced onion
• 0.5 cup diced onion
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
• 0.25 teaspoon salt to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.

Step 2

Make the guacamole: Mash avocado, tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, garlic, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Make the burgers: Mix ground beef, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and chili powder together in a large bowl. Form meat into 6 patties.

Step 4

Cook burgers on the preheated grill to desired doneness. Add a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking.

Step 5

Serve on toasted buns with a dollop of guacamole.