Guacamole Hamburgers with Monterey Jack and Chiles

Name: Guacamole Hamburgers with Monterey Jack and Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck; 1 (2-ounce) piece Monterey Jack, cut into 4 pieces; 4 teaspoons finely chopped seeded pickled jalapeno chiles; 1 avocado (preferably Haas); 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup finely diced seeded tomato; 3 tablespoons minced scallion; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste; 4 sesame hamburger buns or English muffins, split and toasted

Servings: persons

1
Handling the chuck as little as possible, divide it into fourths, shape each fourth into a ball, and with your thumb make a depression in the center or each ball.
2
Fill each depression with a piece of the cheese and 1 teaspoon of the chiles and form the meat around the cheese mixture into a 1-inch patty.
3
Season the hamburgers with salt and black pepper and grill them on oiled hot grill pan for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat.
4
Make the guacamole while the hamburgers are grilling: Halve, pit, and peel the avocado, in a bowl mash the flesh coarse with a fork, and stir in the lemon juice, tomato, scallion, cumin, cilantro, and salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Transfer the hamburgers to the buns and top them with the guacamole.

170

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck, 1 (2-ounce) piece Monterey Jack, cut into 4 pieces, 4 teaspoons finely chopped seeded pickled jalapeno chiles, 1 avocado (preferably Haas), and more.

Yes, Guacamole Hamburgers with Monterey Jack and Chiles falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!