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.
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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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.
Two: Form into 2 burger patties and put in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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.
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.
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 in to 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.
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.
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Recipe
Mexican Burger
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
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.
luke
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
Pam Greer
After making this burger, we have officially declared it our favorite burger!! Love the flavors!
Jessica
Look at this epic meal! I love the addition of guacamole - it's a must!
Julia
I love homemade burgers and these look amazing!
Alexandra
Such a fun and flavoursome idea for a burger - this is so delicious!
Whitney
Brilliant! I've never had a mexican burger but this is definitely something I know I would like! Thanks for sharing.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
I seriously could have this burger once a week! So amazing!
kim
Yum! Love the flavors in this burger recipe! Will definitely be making again!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
This burger looks like a perfect alternative. Love that it is easily freezable. I need more meals that can be frozen for later!!
Anjali
Love all of the spices you added to this burger!! It turned out great! :)
Tisha
OH my goodness this burger is Everything! Love all the mexican flavors on an american classic!
Heidy L. McCallum
This burger was super juicy and flavorful! Totally loved the recipe and so did the family. Thanks for a great recipe.
Lisa
Mexican food is my favorite cuisine, so love how you've incorporated those flavors into this delicious burger!
Angela
Oh my YUM! This is the perfect recipe. Love all of the flavors. You really nailed it with this one. Thanks so much for sharing!
Paula Montenegro
I completely agree with you, they are mouthwatering! I love all the spices and that guac on top of it! Thanks for sharing this beauty.
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours
You can't beat a tasty homemade burger for a satisfying meal. It is a great idea to add the Mexican flavours for extra deliciousness.
Danielle Wolter
I am just drooling over this burger. It has so much flavor and I'm sure would be awesome on the grill with the warm weather we've been having.
Adrianne
Oh yum this is a seriously delicious looking burger and I wish I was having it for dinner tonight!! Great recipe, can't wait to try it. Fajita woo hoo yum!
Brandi Harwood
I make a stuffed blue cheese burger that is to die for. Also made my own version of your turkey feta burger but used ground chicken (we are not fond of turkey) and it was delicious.
Tasha
I do the same thing and call it my Taco cheeseburger. I use taco seasoning and take out the egg. I do not serve it on a bun but garnish it with avocado, homemade salsa and sour cream.