One of the first words we learned when we started this company was Tocino, which is Spanish for bacon. The addition of jalapenos to Baconnaise adds a spicy kick, while the tortilla chips crushed into the burgers are the perfect complement.
Ingredients
· 1 lb ground chuck
· 1 cup crushed corn tortilla chips
· ½ cup chopped onion
· 1 egg
· 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
· 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
· 1 tsp garlic salt
· 1 tsp paprika
· ½ tsp cumin
· ½ tsp chili powder
· 4 toasted bakery buns (spray inside of buns with butter flavored cooking spray and toast on grill 'till lightly browned)
· Jalapeno Baconnaise (recipe follows)
· Shredded cheddar cheese
· One large avocado
Shredded lettuce
· Salt to taste
Jalapeno Baconnaise:
· ½ cup Baconnaise
· 1 tsp minced pickled jalapeno (about 5 jalapeno slices from a jar)
· 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
· 1 tsp prepared minced garlic
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Combine ingredients in a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to use.
Directions
Combine first 10 ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix with hands until combined. Shape beef mixture into four round patties. Cook over medium high flame on grill for 5 mins per side for medium doneness or longer, if desired.
To assemble burgers, spread Jalapeno Baconnaise on toasted buns. Add patties and top with shredded cheddar cheese and lettuce and avocado slices on top of the burger, plus a little salt and pepper on top of the avocado. Top with bun and enjoy!
