Guadalajara Burger with Tequila-Spiked Salsa

I love the sultry, sexy name of this burger.

I can imagine sitting in a cantina with wide-open windowless windows, drinking a Jalapeno Margarita and eating and enjoying this fresh, Tequila-spiked salsa burger.

Its almost as if I were there.

This is where the Jalapeno Margaritas, the Tequila Spiked Salsa, and now this Guadalajara burger come together.  The three recipes I promised you last week, that were destined for each other.

I first saw this recipe in Cooking Light magazine in June 2003.  One glance, and I was hooked.  Years later, we enjoy it even more than we did the first time, and it has become one of our long-time family favorites.

In the world of burgers, this one ranks near the top.  Every time I make it, my mouth waters in anticipation, begging for that first flavor-packed bite.

And, I’ll just warn you ahead of time…the moist Chipotle spiced burger marries beautifully with the Tequila-Spiked Salsa ~ filled with chunky Roma tomatoes, rich, creamy avocado and crunchy onion laced with garlic.

Be prepared to over-eat.

I’ve made minor tweaks to the original recipe along the way, but I’ve been very careful to not stray to far, because with the freshest ingredients, it is spot-on.

Serve with a side of warm tortilla chips for crunch and to scoop up that addicting salsa!

Enjoy!

Print Recipe

Guadalajara Burgers with Tequila-Spiked Salsa

Delicious, spicy, Chipotle Guadalajara Burgers topped with Tequila-Spiked Salsa

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time7 mins

Total Time22 mins

Course: Main

Servings: 4

Author: Kristi

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried Chipotle chile peppers from a jar in the spice aisle
• 1/2 teaspoon Chipotle chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound ground round
• Cooking spray
• 4 2-ounce Kaiser rolls
• 1 1/3 cups Tequila-Spiked Salsa

Tequila Salsa Prep

• 2 cups chopped seeded Roma tomato
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 whole peeled pitted, chopped avocado
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
• 2 teaspoons tequila
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 garlic cloves minced

Instructions

Hamburger Instructions

• Prepare grill.
• Combine chile powder, salt, and beef. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
• Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done. Place rolls, cut sides down, on grill rack; grill 1 minute or until toasted. Place 1 patty on bottom half of each roll; top each serving with 1/3 cup Tequila-Spiked Salsa and top half of roll.

Tequila Salsa Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, tossing gently.

Inspired by Cooking Light @ The Guadalajara.

Guadalajara Burger with Tequila Spiked Salsa