This post is sponsored by Certified Angus Beef® Brand in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
May is National Burger Month and a Cinco de Mayo inspired burger is as great way to enjoy south of the border flavors.
My Cinco de Mayo inspired burger serves taco seasoned ground Certified Angus Beef® smothered in melted pepper jack. Topped off with cool, spicy pico de gallo and creamy avocado ranch dressing. Served on grilled flatbread.
I’m not big on just seasoning the outside of a burger unless its with salt and pepper only. I mix the taco seasoning into the beef for even flavor distribution. You’ll know that last bite tastes just like the first.
Here’s an easy recipe for taco seasoning you can make at home.
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Make this burger your own. You can substitute Mexican cheeses like queso fresco, oaxaca, asadero, instead of Pepper Jack.
The pico de gallo adds a cool accent with a bit of jalepano for a touch of heat. I keep it on the mild side but you can easily crank up the heat if you like!
Cinco de Mayo Burger
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (I use Certified Angus Beef® Brand 85% 15%)
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno or serrano, minced
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon milk (optional)
- leaf lettuce
Instructions
- Combine beef and taco seasoning. Form into 4 patties. Grill burgers approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side until burger reaches 160 degrees. Add cheese and melt. Remove and rest.
- Combine tomatoes, onion, pepper and lime juice. Add cilantro and salt to taste.
- Blend avocado and ranch dressing in blender or immersion blender until smooth. Add a bit of the milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Lightly grill flatbread on both sides. Assemble burger on one half, fold over and enjoy!
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