Mexican Burger

Recipe By:

Australian Eggs

www.australianeggs.org.au [1]

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

Satisfy your craving for bold and spicy flavors with this Mexican Burger. This easy-to-make burger features a juicy lean beef patty infused with taco spice mix and topped with a zesty Mexican salsa. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

500g lean beef mince
5 eggs
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Taco spice mix (salt reduced)
¼ cup Mexican salsa, extra to serve
½ cup dried breadcrumbs
1 bunch coriander, chopped
Olive oil, for frying
1 large tomato, seeded, finely chopped
1 lime, juiced
1 avocado
4 seeded bread rolls, split and toasted (see tips)
1 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated
Chipotle aioli, to serve (optional)

Method

Place mince into a bowl. Add 1 egg, half of the onion, spice mix, crumbs and 3/4 of the coriander and mix well. Divide mixture into four equal portions and form into 10cm round patties.
Cook burgers on medium-low with 2 tablespoons oil on a grill plate or frying pan for about 8 -10 minutes each side or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, combine remaining onion, remaining coriander, tomato and half of the juice in a bowl and set aside. Coarsely mash avocado with remaining lime juice.
In a separate large, non-stick frying pan, heat oil and cook eggs in lightly greased egg rings until cooked to your liking. Remove from pan.
pread bread rolls with aioli (if using), top with lettuce, beef patty, mashed avocado, extra salsa and egg. Sprinkle with tomato salsa. Top with bread roll tops and serve.

Tips & Hints

For additional spice, add 2 teaspoons chopped pickled jalapeno to tomato salsa mixture or burger patties.
We used a chipotle flavoured salsa but you can use any variety you like.
A quick way to toast buns is to place split buns, bread side down in a hot frying pan without oil for a few minutes until toasted.