Infused with Smoked Chipotle hot sauce, this Mexican-inspired burger is loaded up with grilled jalapeños, sharp (old) Cheddar cheese and quick-pickled red onion — and slathered with a chipotle sour cream! — for the ultimate grilled summer burger that’s sure to get a two thumbs-up!
| 1½ lbs | lean ground beef |
| 3 tbsp | Louisiana Hot Sauce - Smoked Chipotle |
| 1½ tsp | salt, divided |
| ½ tsp | black pepper |
| ½ | red onion, thinly sliced |
| ¼ tsp | lime juice |
| 2 | large jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded |
| 4 | slices sharp (old) Cheddar cheese |
| 4 | brioche buns, split |
| ½ cup | sour cream |
| 1 cup | arugula |
| 1 | avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced |
In small bowl, stir together onion, lime juice and remaining salt. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly pickled.
In medium bowl, mix together ground beef, 2 tbsp The Original Louisiana Brand® Hot Sauce Smoked Chipotle, 1 tsp salt and black pepper. Divide mixture into 4 portions and roll each a ball. Shape into 1/2-inch-thick patties.
Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grates well. Grill jalapeños, turning occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until grill-marked and tender. Slice into strips.
Meanwhile, grill burgers, flipping once, for 12 to 16 minutes or until cooked through and instant-read thermometer registers 160°F when inserted into thickest part of burger. Top each with Cheddar and grill for 30 to 60 seconds or until cheese is starting to melt.
Grill buns for 30 to 60 seconds or until lightly toasted.
In another small bowl, stir together sour cream and remaining hot sauce. Spread chipotle sour cream over toasted buns. Assemble burgers in buns with arugula, grilled jalapeños, pickled onion and avocado.
Tip: Substitute brioche buns with regular burger buns or kaiser buns if preferred.
Recipe tags: Louisiana Brand Hot Sauce, moderate difficulty, dinner, grill
