Name: Mexican Burger
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 Vidalia Onion; 1 Red Pepper; 1 Yellow Pepper; 1 lb Lean Ground Beef; 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning; 1 Avocado; 1 tbsp Salsa Verde; 1 tbsp Olive Oil

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Mexican Burger

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Instructions

Thinly slice peppers and onions. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add peppers and onions to the oil and sauté stirring frequently over med heat until soft and caramelized.

While the peppers and onions are cooking mix meat and spices in a medium size bowl kneading to mix well. Separate the meat mixture into 4 burgers and set aside.

When the peppers and onions are cooked remove from pan. Place the pan back on medium heat (don’t wipe the pan) and place the burgers in the pan. Seer over medium high heat and cook until desired level of doneness (about 5-6 minutes per side over medium heat to cook to med/well)

While the burgers are cooking place the salsa verde in a medium size bowl peel and chop the avocado and add it to the salsa. Mash and mix it until well blended.

Serve the burgers topped with the avocado mixture and any other desired toppings!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Fold Taco Seasoning Gently 🌶️
Mix taco seasoning into the ground beef using a light hand—overworking the meat creates dense, tough patties that lose their juiciness during cooking.
Toast Your Peppers First 🫑
Char the yellow and red peppers in olive oil for 3-4 minutes before adding them to burgers to caramelize their natural sugars and intensify their sweet, smoky flavor.
Create a Salsa Verde Reduction 💚
Simmer your salsa verde in a pan for 5 minutes to concentrate its flavors and reduce excess liquid, preventing soggy buns while amplifying its vibrant taste.
Slice Avocado at the Last Moment ⏱️
Cut avocado immediately before assembling to prevent oxidation and browning, keeping it creamy and visually appealing on your finished burger.
Use Vidalia Onion Raw for Sweetness 🧅
Layer thin slices of raw Vidalia onion on the burger rather than cooking it—their natural sweetness complements the spiced beef without overpowering the delicate Mexican flavors.