Baja Burger Recipe
Beef patty with avocado, jalapeños, tomato, pepper jack cheese, lettuce & chipotle spread
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Burger Patty
Toppings
Chipotle Spread
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Burger Patty
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix everything together until well combined.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the beef mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty that matches the size of your burger buns.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and cover to melt the cheese.
Preparing the Chipotle Spread
- 5
Mix the Spread
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
Assembling the Burger
- 6
Prepare the Buns
Slice the burger buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- 7
Layer Ingredients
Spread a generous amount of chipotle spread on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked burger patty on top.
- 8
Add Toppings
Slice the avocado and jalapeños. Layer them on top of the patty along with slices of tomato and lettuce.
- 9
Complete the Burger
Top with the other half of the bun and press gently to secure the toppings.