Rev: The Guadalajara Burger

[txbobbie]

I looked for a review of this and didn't find one, so I hope this isn't a repeater thread. I served these last night to some friends helping me set up for a garage sale today and although the burgers themselves were kind of bland, the Tequila-Spiked Salsa was absolutely wonderful! I made the burgers the night before so I wouldn't have to try to make them after work while everyone else was setting up, but the salsa was a last-minute inclusion. I really wasn't going to make it and didn't even have the recipe with me when I went shopping, but I remembered the key ingredients, thank goodness.

The salsa came together very quickly and was outstanding! I would think that this is even better after sitting for a few hours or overnight, but mine didn't last that long! The entire 3 cups were gone with just four adults. One of the guys ate it like a side dish and just piled it on his plate...it was that good. So, I will definately make the salsa again, with or without the burgers. If I do make the burgers again, I will add more chipotle chili powder to give them more kick. I really was expecting more zip. Maybe even add a little Jalapeno Jack cheese on top! Overall, the salsa gets a 9.5 and the burgers a 6.

[Leisa M]

Robin, thanks for the review. I just got my mag. and saw the recipe. I may have to give this a try (and add a little extra zip to the burgers).

[maizeyoats]

I haven't seen this reviewed yet; but it wouldn't matter we cannot have too many reviews. Thanks for reviewing.

[Julia1Pin]

I made this today. Robin - we ate this as a side dish :) And it was so good. I thought the tequilla did give this dish that extra added kick!

I used my own spice for the burgers (and apparently I'm not missing anything) and will DEFINATELY be making the salsa again.

[SusanMac]

Glad to know the salsa is good. I plan to try it. I thought the "recipe" for the burgers themselves was kind of lame for CL, too. Ooohhh....add cayenne pepper to hamburger meat! There's definitely a lot more you can do for an interesting Mexican burger.

[Peggy]

Great burgers... but this was due primarily to the salsa. I couldn't even taste the chipolte chile powder in the burgers. The burger part could definately use more seasoning.

Peggy

[clotilde]

If anyone has that salsa recipe in Mastercook, I'd love to have it!
Many thanks!
Clotilde.

[semmens]

Here's the whole thing...Laura

* Exported from MasterCook *

The Guadalajara

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground round
cooking spray
4 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls
1 1/3 cups Tequila Spiked Salsa

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. Pace 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. Yield: 4 servings

Calories 405(35% from fat); Fat 15.9g (sat 5.3g, mono 6.7g, poly 1.7g); Protein 28.5g; Carbohydrates 35.3g; Fiber 2.8g; Cholesterol 77mg; Iron 4.6mg; Sodium 721mg; Calcium 73mg


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* Exported from MasterCook *

Tequila Spiked Salsa

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups chopped seeded tomato
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped peeled avocado
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons tequila
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cloves garlic -- minced

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, tossing gently. Yield: 3 cups (serving size: 1/3 cup).

Yield:
"3 cups"

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[Terrytx]

We also had this this week end and I doctored up the burger with extra spices and everyone loved the salsa. A big hit here!

[Holly in KC]

Made this burger this evening for dinner. I agree with all comments on the salsa - its great! I made the burger w/ 95% lean ground beef, but otherwise followed the recipe. I actually made a note to reduce the chipotle powder the next time. I had to get a glass of milk to drink with dinner to tone down the heat! (I did use Penzey's... perhaps that's the difference???).

I served the burgers with the Southwestern Potato Salad from July, '02, and as posted by Terrytx here (http://community.cookinglight.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=41824&highlight=southwestern+potato+salad). I thought it was a nice combo.

[Mimeea]

I made these about a week, the Tequila Spiked Salsa was great-- even though I didn't add tequila to it! Instead of making the Guadlajara patty I made the Chili con carne burger out of Fitness 6/03 and served with the salsa, it was great!

[sweetpea]

Not to overkill the reviews on this burger--but DH and i just got around to making this last night--he picked this out since he didn't like the chicken burgers with peanut sauce. It was really really good--we skipped the buns, used laura's lean beef 4% fat, made the salsa as the recipe stated and served it with the lime tostitos tortilla chips in place of buns, oh and i melted pepper jack on top of the burgers....very very tasty! the salsa was fantastic, like guacamole but not all mashed up! i had leftovers for lunch today and they are still yummy--i did add some cajun seasoning to the burgers to spice them up a bit. two thumbs up from us!

[d_ferrero]

We made these over the weekend and I have ot concur with Robin; salsa: 9.5, burgers 6. Served them sans bun with a side of cole slaw. I'll definitely repeat this recipe -- BBQ is always popular and this one's super easy, but I'm going to kick up the chipotle powder next time.