Baja Burgers are bursting with flavor! An all beef patty combined with green chiles, spices and then topped off with a slice of cheese, avocado and cilantro.
Summertime in the Midwest means grilling season and that's why you need this burger. Yes, indeed!
What are baja burgers?
This is no ordinary burger. Let me tell you a little bit about this meaty burger creation...
The Baja Burger starts with beef, specifically beef from our garage freezer that is my meal planning salvation. Every year we load it up with local beef and we are set!
To the beef, we're gonna add a few spices - cilantro and chili powder - and some green chiles for just a hint of heat without overpowering the meaty goodness.
Now is a good time to wash your hands (obviously) and roll up your sleeves. You're gonna do some quick mixing of the beef and other ingredients, just enough to distribute evenly throughout.
Then shape the beef into four patties of equal size.
Tip: make the patties slightly larger than you want the finished burgers. They'll shrink in size as they cook on the grill.
Okay, now that our baja burgers are cooked to perfection, we're gonna add a slice of cheddar for the melty cheese factor. It's like a warm melty blanket for the burger.
Some avocado slices go on top for a bit of creaminess and then we top this glorious creation with a bun that's been toasted on the grill.
See those grill marks? I'm a proud grilling girl!
Mmmmm, so much goodness here!
Grab the recipe below, then show your Baja Burgers some love by saving this easy recipe to Pinterest!
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Baja Burgers
This Baja burger is bursting with flavor! An all beef patty combined with green chiles, spices and then topped off with a slice of cheese, avocado and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 4 oz can green chilis
- 2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 brioche buns (or buns of choice)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, green chilis and spices. Using clean hands, lightly mix to combine.
- Shape into four patties.
- Cook in a skillet or on the grill over medium heat until cooked to your liking.
- Top with cheese and avocado and serve on buns. Add jalapeños if you like extra heat!
Notes
If you want to step up your game, throw the buns on the grill for 60 seconds. They’ll toast up in no time and add a special element to your burger!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 439Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Karly
Green chiles in a burger?! It's been so long since I've had one like that, it reminds me of my college days in New Mexico. They were my faaaaaaaave!
Deanne Frieders
Yummmmm! There's lots of awesome food in New Mexico! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Wanda Baker
Love the addition of green chiles and cilantro in this burger! Totally drooling!
Deanne Frieders
Drool away! And enjoy! 🙂
Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids
These look delicious! As you know, I love to grill and I'm always looking for something new to try 🙂
Jennifer Osterholt
Love this idea to put a twist on a grilled burger! I'm so glad the weather is finally warming up so we can grill more!
Deanne Frieders
Yes, the sun is shining today; bring on the grilling!
Jennifer
These would be perfect with an ice cold beer-can’t wait to try!
Deanne Frieders
That sounds like a great combo!
Kita Roberts
Loving the sound of this burger - and how you added the chilis - I am a sucker for chilies!
Deanne Frieders
I pretty much love all things chilies too! Thanks for stopping by!
Nicole
Delicious! I love a good Baja burger, and this one is incredible. Love especially the hint of heat keeping that delicious meat the main focus!
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls
Putting green chiles IN the burgers is totally ingenious! I need to remember to do that next time I fire up the grill to make burgers.
Hannah Lewis
Oh yes, this looks delicious! Love fresh avocado on burgers.
Karen Dawkins
What an awesome burger! I like the added kick of the spices. We always have fresh cilantro in the fridge, so I might try this with that!
Claudia Lamascolo
this burger sure looks delicious and I would love to take a huge bite right now .
Kelly from Wildflour's Cottage Kitchen
Simply PERFECTION!! I want one now. For breakfast!!
Lauren Schmidt
I love the idea of a spicy burger and then smothering it with avocado! Sounds like such a great summer meal!
Kelsey
Is 10 pm too late to fire up the grill? Asking for a friend 😉 This post has me hungry!!
Aaron
These Baja Burgers look amazing! I love that you grind your own local meat for them!
Christie
I'd swap green onions for the cilantro, but everything else sound absolutely fabulous!! Topped with delicious cheese and those creamy avocados makes it over the top yummy!
Eileen Kelly
I love the burger! The flavors in the baja burger are perfect and then topping with cheese and avocado! Yum!
Sue Lau
Avocado on everything but a burger? Amazing.
Elena
Cheese and avocado on a burger is my soul food in my pyjamas days...some gorgonzola, too?!
Deanne Frieders
That sounds amazing!!
Deanne Frieders
Yes! Such a fun twist on a classic recipe 🙂