Pork Burgers with Guacamole and Fried Jalapenos – Recipe
Here is a recipe for juicy ground pork burgers topped with melted cheddar cheese, lightly fried jalapeno peppers and a big helping of creamy, homemade guacamole. Yes, it is now time to drool.
Servings: 2
Calories: 426kcal
Ingredients
- 4 jalapeno peppers sliced into rings
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large avocado
- Juice from half a lime
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 6-ounce pork burger patties – ground beef burgers are GREAT, too!
- 4 thick slices of cheddar cheese or more to your preference
- Hot sauce of choice for serving
- Thick buns for serving toasted
Instructions
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and heat olive oil.
- Add jalapeno peppers and lightly fry them until they are nice and charred, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- For guacamole, add avocado, lime juice, salt and cilantro to a mixing bowl. Mash and mix well. Adjust for salt and set aside.
- In the same large pan, add burger patties and cook 7-8 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Top with cheese and cover. Cook until cheese is melted.
- Serve onto toasted buns, then top with guacamole and fried jalapeno peppers.
- Drizzle hot sauce over the top and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 490IU | Vitamin C: 43.2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.7mg