Grilled Chipotle Burgers with Guacamole

 

2 1/2

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles (1/4 cup)

3

tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, undrained

8

slices Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, if desired

8

burger buns, split

2

medium tomatoes, sliced

2

large avocados (about 1 lb), pitted, peeled and cubed

1

tablespoon lime juice

1/4

teaspoon red pepper sauce

1/4

teaspoon salt, if desired

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix beef, green chiles and chipotle chiles. Shape into 8 patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
• 2 In medium bowl, mash guacamole ingredients, using pastry blender or fork.
• 3 Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 13 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Top each patty with cheese slice; cook just until cheese is melted. To toast buns, place cut sides down on grill during last 1 to 2 minutes of cook time.
• 4 Layer buns with tomato slices, burgers and guacamole.