Inspired by the flavors of Mexican cuisine, these juicy, pan-seared burgers are seasoned with cumin and coriander and topped with chipotle-caramelized onions and smooth-melting Monterey Jack cheese.
Mexican-Spiced Burgers w/Chipotle-Caramelized Onions
Pan-seared burgers seasoned with cumin and coriander and topped with Monterey Jack cheese and chipotle and honey caramelized onions.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon panko crumbs
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 hamburger rolls
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a shallow bowl. Add the salt, cumin, coriander, mayonnaise, panko crumbs and a few grinds of black pepper.
- Note: The mayonnaise and panko combination helps to hold the juices in the burger during cooking, but doesn’t change the flavor or texture of the beef.
- Use a wooden spatula to combine the meat ingredients as best you can before doing a final, gentle mix with your hands. Gently form the patties into quarter-pound portions and make a slight depression in the center of each with your thumb. Transfer to a plate and chill for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
- While the burgers chill, heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Separate the onion into rings and add to the pan. Season with a little salt and pepper and sauté the onions until soft and translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chipotle chili sauce and honey and continue cooking, stirring often, until the onions are nicely caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Raise the heat on the pan to medium-high and add the burgers. Cook until you see juices start to accumulate on the top of the meat, approximately 4 minutes. Flip them over, and after about 1 minute, top with a portion of the onions and a slice of cheese. Continue cooking to desired doneness, 1 to 3 minutes longer.
- Transfer the burgers to a plate and allow to rest for a few minutes before placing on the rolls and serving.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Notes:
This recipe gives instructions for pan-searing the burgers, but they’re just as good (if not better) cooked on the grill. Have you tried this recipe?Did you add your own special touch? We’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a rating to share your thoughts with others.
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