1800 Taco Burgers
Photo by: Josh Power Photography/National Hamburger Festival
This award-winning recipe from John Haynes of Kent, Ohio, puts a south-of-the-border spin on an American classic. Judges at the National Hamburger Festival in Akron flipped for it, and you will, too! Other prize-winners from the fest include the Bronco Buster Burger and the Sweet Tart Mini Burger.Discover more great food festivals here.
ingredients:
Mango-avocado salsa
(make night before):
1 jar medium salsa (hot for the bold, mild for the meek)
½ mango, diced
1 firm avocado, diced
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Burgers:
2 lb 80/20 ground beef
5 Tbsp taco-seasoning mix
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Large hamburger buns
Shredded cheddar cheese
Mango-avocado salsa
Lettuce
Sour cream
Sliced green onions
Sliced black olives
(make night before):
1 jar medium salsa (hot for the bold, mild for the meek)
½ mango, diced
1 firm avocado, diced
1 shot 1800 tequila
Burgers:
2 lb 80/20 ground beef
5 Tbsp taco-seasoning mix
1 shot 1800 tequila
Large hamburger buns
Shredded cheddar cheese
Mango-avocado salsa
Lettuce
Sour cream
Sliced green onions
Sliced black olives
directions:
1. Make salsa. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and let set overnight.
2. Combine ground beef, taco seasoning, and tequila in a large bowl; mix thoroughly. Separate into 6 patties.
3. Grill patties over an open flame until they reach desired doneness. Place on buns and top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, sour cream, green onions, and black olives.
KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves 6.
