Mexican Cemita Burger Recipe

Name: Mexican Cemita Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chipotle Crema; 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, diced; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can); 1 garlic clove, grated; 1/4 cup Mexican crema (can substitute creme fraiche or sour cream); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; Avocado Spread; 1/2 cup lightly mashed avocado, preferably Hass (about 3/4 of an avocado); 1 tablespoon lime juice; kosher salt; Patties and Assembly; 3/4 lb ground chuck; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; canola oil, for pan frying; 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, separated into thin strings (can substitute Oaxacan cheese or quesillo); 2 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons watercress leaf, minced (5 papalo leaves, finely minced); 1 cup corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed; 2 slices red onions, very thin

Servings: persons

Chipotle Crema
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, diced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can)
1 garlic clove, grated
1/4 cup Mexican crema (can substitute creme fraiche or sour cream)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Avocado Spread
1/2 cup lightly mashed avocado, preferably Hass (about 3/4 of an avocado)
1 tablespoon lime juice
kosher salt
Patties and Assembly
3/4 lb ground chuck
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
canola oil, for pan frying
3 ounces mozzarella cheese, separated into thin strings (can substitute Oaxacan cheese or quesillo)
2 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons watercress leaf, minced (5 papalo leaves, finely minced)
1 cup corn tortilla chips, lightly crushed
2 slices red onions, very thin

1
First prepare the chipotle crema by combining all the ingredients and mixing well (makes 2/3 cup which will keep, refrigerated, up to 1 week).
2
Next, make the avocado spread by combining all the ingredients and mixing well (makes1/2 cup spread which will keep, refrigerated, only 1 day.
3
Next prepare the burgers by combining the ground beef, chipotle peppe, adobo sauce, salt and pepper; mix well to combine, then divide into 2 patties to fit your buns.
4
Heat a large skillet over high heat and add just enough oil to form a thin film, about 2 tablespoons; add burgers and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes.
5
Flip and top with cheese.
6
Cover pan with aluminum foil and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare, or to desired doneness.
7
To assemble the burgers, spread the chipotle crema on each cut side of buns; sprinkle minced papalo leaves (or cilantro and watercress) on cut side of bun tops.
8
On the bottom halves, sprinkle tortilla chips, then top with a burger patty, a slice of onion, and avocado spread.
9
Place tops of buns on patty and serve.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chipotle Crema, 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, diced, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can), 1 garlic clove, grated, and more.

Yes, Mexican Cemita Burger falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Cemita Burger

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