Guacamole Cilantro Lime Cheeseburger

PREP TIME 30 Min
COOK TIME 10 Min
READY IN 40 Min
Original recipe yield 6 burgers


INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* Guacamole
* 2 avocados - halved, peeled, and pitted
* 1/2 lime, juiced
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
* 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
* 1/4 cup minced onion
* 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
* 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
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* Burger
* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1/2 lime, juiced
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1/2 cup diced onion
* 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
* 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
* 6 hamburger buns


DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
2. To make the guacamole, mash the avocado in a medium bowl with the juice of half a lime, chili powder, jalapeno, cilantro, 1/4 cup onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced garlic; season to taste with salt, and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together beef, the juice of half a lime, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1/2 cup diced onion, and tomatoes. Form the meat into 6 patties.
4. Cook the burgers to desired doneness on the preheated grill. Add a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking. Serve on toasted buns with a dollop of guacamole.