Afterburner Burger* Recipe
Beef or Chicken. Light this candle! Here’s our burger topped with our tangy guacamole, roasted green chilies, and pepper jack cheese
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Ingredients
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Burger Patty
Toppings
Burger Assembly
Method
Prepare the Burger Patties
- 1
Mix the Patty Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and form each portion into a patty, about 3/4 inch thick.
Cook the Patties
- 3
- 4
- 5
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
Prepare the Toppings
- 6
- 7
Prepare the Chilies
If using fresh green chilies, roast them over an open flame or under a broiler until charred. Peel and chop finely.
Assemble the Burger
- 8
Toast the Buns (optional)
If desired, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- 9
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, layer lettuce, the cooked patty with melted cheese, guacamole, roasted green chilies, and tomato slices.
- 10
Top it Off
Place the top half of the bun over the assembled ingredients and serve immediately.
