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Mexican Burger

Sep 6, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 27 Comments

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Everyone loves a good burger - but this Mexican Burger a GREAT burger! All of your favourite Mexican flavours in a lean beef burger. It's smokey, it's spicy and it's topped with that all important guac. Don't get stuck in a burger rut - put a twist on a classic with this Mexican Burger.

A burger in a sesame seed bun with tomato and guacamole.

These Mexican burgers are mouthwateringly good. They have everything you would expect and love from a Mexican dish, but all in the form of a burger. What's not to love about that?

Load it with your favourite Mexican toppings like guac and salsa, maybe even throw in some tortilla chips for a bit of crunch and you have a winning burger.

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  • What Goes Into this Burger?
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  • What to Serve them With
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Why You Will Love It

  • A great alternative on burger night
  • Perfect for people that love spicy food
  • Easily freezable
  • Can be prepared in advance

Step by Step

One: In a large bowl, combine the mince, seasoning and herbs.

A mixing bowl containing raw ground beef, herbs and spices.

Two: Form into 2 burger patties and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Two raw burger patties on a white plate.

Three (a): Heat the oil in a griddle pan (or normal frying pan) over a medium heat and cook the burgers for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

Two burger patties cooking in a griddle pan.

Three (b): Top the burgers with cheese and either cover with a cloche/lid or put the burgers under a grill (broiler) for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. (not shown here)

Four: Cut the buns open and build the burger with lettuce, tomato, burger and cheese, guacamole and relish/sauce.

A burger in a bun with salad and sauce.

No matter how much you like a certain food, it is easy to get bored with it. But that is one of the great things about burgers (I really don't need to list all the great things, do I?!).

They are so versatile and you can make so many different types, that you should never get bored. Mexican cuisine is one of my favourites, and any way to give something a Mexican twist I am down for.

What Goes Into this Burger?

Lean beef mince makes up with base of this burger and then we have used a few key Mexican herbs and spices to take a beef burger to the next level.

There is cumin, paprika, ground coriander and chilli with some onion powder and garlic, seasoned to perfection and then formed into burger patties ready to be cooked.

What is a burger without the toppings? A Mexican burger isn't complete without a big dollop of guacamole and then we added some tomato and lettuce for freshness and then a spoonful of habanero chutney for an extra kick of spice.

But feel free to use your favourite burger sauce. As for the cheese, we used a really good cheddar, but any melty cheese will work.

Mexican burger in a bun with sliced tomato, lettuce and avocado.

Vegetarian Alternative

If you didn't want to use beef mince and are looking for a vegetarian alternative, then I would recommend making a bean burger and adding all the same seasonings. Our Mexican Bean Burgers always go down a storm with our vegetarian friends.

How to Cook

We fried these in a little oil for 4 minutes each side (or until they are cooked to your liking), but you could also cook these under the grill or put them on the BBQ. These would go down very well at a Mexican themed BBQ with a load of nachos on the side.

What to Serve them With

You can't really beat serving burgers with some Garlic Potato Wedges. But if you want to keep with the Mexican vibe then make up a big batch of our Black Bean Nachos or some Crunchy Mexican Coleslaw.

Top it with our easy homemade Burger Sauce.

Extra Tips

  • Serve with nachos and some Mexican spiced coleslaw.
  • Put the burgers in the fridge for about 30 minutes before cooking, as this will help them to stay together.
  • We added a habanero chutney for the sauce, but you can use your favourite burger sauce instead.
  • Make a low carb version of this by using a giant lettuce leaf instead of a bread bun.

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Recipe

A sesame seed bun containing a Mexican burger, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and relish

Mexican Burger

By: Dannii Martin
Everyone loves a good burger - but this Mexican Burger a GREAT burger! All of your favourite Mexican flavours in a healthy burger.
4.91 from 30 votes
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Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Refrigerating time: 30 minutes mins
Total: 55 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 414kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 2 Burger buns
  • 250 g (8.75 oz) Lean beef mince
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) Garlic granules
  • 1 teaspoon Chipotle flakes
  • 10 g (0.66 cups) Fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 70 g (2.5 oz) Lettuce
  • 1 Tomato - sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Guacamole
  • 20 g (0.75 oz) Mature cheddar
  • 2 tablespoon Burger relish
  • 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine 250 g Lean beef mince, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Ground coriander, 1 teaspoon Paprika, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic granules, 1 teaspoon Chipotle flakes and 10 g Fresh coriander (cilantro).
  • Form into 2 burger patties and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 0.5 tablespoon Olive oil in a griddle pan (or normal frying pan) over a medium heat and cook the burgers for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Top the burgers with 20 g Mature cheddar and either cover with a cloche/lid or put the burgers under a grill (broiler) for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Cut 2 Burger buns open and build the burgers with 70 g Lettuce, 1 Tomato, burger and cheese, 2 tablespoon Guacamole and 2 tablespoon Burger relish.

Recipe Tips

  • Serve with nachos and some Mexican spiced coleslaw.
  • Put the burgers in the fridge for about 30 minutes before cooking, as this will help them to stay together.
  • We added a habanero chutney for the sauce, but you can use your favourite burger sauce instead.
  • Make a low carb version of this by using a giant lettuce leaf instead of a bread bun.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1948IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 6mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. abbie says

    February 24, 2022 at 10:12 pm

    5 stars
    Got an A on it for my food tech assignment

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      February 25, 2022 at 8:03 am

      Yay - well done! Hope you enjoyed eating it too.

      Reply
  2. abbie says

    February 10, 2022 at 6:49 am

    5 stars
    I don't like spicy food so I took out everything that was spicy to me and it was amazing!!!!

    Reply
  3. Annette says

    September 06, 2021 at 3:04 am

    Very good but a little too spicy. I even used twice the hamburger and would tame down the chipotle to half.

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      September 06, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      Sorry you found it too spicy. As it is a Mexican spiced burger, we wanted it to have a good kick of heat.

      Reply
  4. Ya boy luke says

    August 02, 2021 at 4:57 am

    ISSSSSSA YAAAAAAA BOYYYYY LUKE BACK AT IT AGAINNN WITH THE TASTE TESTING BURGERS UMMM THIS WAS PRETTY SCRUMPTIOUS NOT GONNA LIE I WOULD EAT THIS AGAIN JUST WITH MORE FLAVOUR ANYWAY IT WAS PRETTY YUMMYYYYYYYYY!!!! :)

    Reply
    • Dannii says

      August 02, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. luke says

    August 02, 2021 at 4:55 am

    4 stars
    mmmmm this burger was pretty tasty i have to say. the only thing i would mention is to make sure you use enough of the seasoning so it has a good taste, apart from that this burger was not only fun to make but very yummy. would recommend

    Reply
  6. Pam Greer says

    November 27, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    After making this burger, we have officially declared it our favorite burger!! Love the flavors!

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    November 25, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    Look at this epic meal! I love the addition of guacamole - it's a must!

    Reply
  8. Julia says

    November 17, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    I love homemade burgers and these look amazing!

    Reply
  9. Alexandra says

    November 17, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    5 stars
    Such a fun and flavoursome idea for a burger - this is so delicious!

    Reply
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