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1800 Taco Burgers
by: John Haynes, Third-Prize Winner of the 2010 National Hamburger Festival Amateur Cooking ContestThis 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!
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
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.
Serves 6.
Photo by: Josh Power Photography/National Hamburger Festival
