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Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

May 19, 2013 · by Ari ·

Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

My mind has officially checked out into summer vacation land. Technically, I have 2 more days of classes before it becomes official, but mentally I am….so….there. And let’s face it,  I’ve been there for a couple of weeks now.

Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

There is something about summer when you work on the school calendar. I still work hard over the summer, but it all seems like so much FUN. Maybe it’s knowing it’s all only temporary, and eventually you will all go back to “real life”, but I just love it. Despite the hear here in Phoenix, it’s probably my favorite time of year.

Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

It seems like no matter what I have on my meal plan these days, nothing sounds better than grilling up some burgers and eating dinner by the pool. It just makes my heart happy. Not to mention the flavor combinations for burgers are pretty much endless, leaving you with burger after burger recipe. Sorry I’m not sorry.

Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

I do have a pretty sweet side dish coming your way later this week that you can eat along side these burgers during your Memorial Day festivities.

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Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 4 burgers

Serving Size: 1 burger

Spicy Chipotle Cheeseburgers

Simple and easy spicy chipotle cheeseburgers are a perfect way to kick up your summer grilling!

Ingredients

    For the burgers:
  • 1 lb 96% lean ground beef (or lean ground turkey)
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • pinch salt
  • For the creamy chipotle spread:
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • Toppings/to put together the burger:
  • Whole grain buns (whole wheat, brown rice, etc.)
  • Sliced roma tomato
  • Lettuce
  • Extra sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. To make the burgers, combine beef, chopped chipotle pepper and salt in a large bowl. Create 4 evenly sized patties. Gently press each patty down in the center with your thumb to create an indent--this promotes even cooking. Grill to desired doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  2. To make the sauce, blend Greek yogurt and chipotle pepper in a food processor or blender until well combined.
  3. To assemble burgers, spread sauce onto the top side of the bun. Top bottom half with lettuce, burger, cheese and tomato slices (or whatever you'd like--it's your burger!) and finish off with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately. Leftover meat patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Filed Under: Dinner, Entree, Gluten-free, Holiday & Seasonal, Lunch, Sandwiches, savory, Summer · Tagged: beef, burger, cheese, chipotle, dinner, gluten free, grilling, lunch, recipe, spicy, summer

Comments

  1. MIZMIZ says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:04 am

    Im a texan
    WE GRILL EVERYTHING 🙂
    (((SHARING)))

  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:32 am

    my husband would love these! ok so would i, but he really would!!

  3. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:51 am

    I agree with Linz – hubs would love me forever and ever if I made these!

  4. Betsy says

    May 20, 2013 at 5:43 am

    Looks SO good!

  5. Kierston @candyfit says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Yummmm! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

  6. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Burgers make me SOOOO HAPPY 🙂

  7. Jamie @ couchtoironwoman says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    I’ve been checked out for awhile now too, I just have to work four days after Memorial Day and then I am on break until July. Can’t wait!

    Those look delicious, I would definitely have them with ground turkey!

  8. Brooke Schweers says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    yum i am obsessed with chipotle! The spread sounds amazing and much lighter the mayonnaise

  9. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Oh yes, these burgers will be great for Memorial Weekend outdoor cook-out!

  10. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    I love me some spicy chipotle!

  11. Katy @ KatysKitchen says

    May 21, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    I like the swirly twirlies in your cheese 😉

  12. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    May 22, 2013 at 5:49 am

    Love, love chipotle peppers. What a delicious burger- and you reminded me I have a half empty can of chipotles in my fridge!

  13. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    May 22, 2013 at 2:14 pm

    Holy yum, these look so good Ari!!

  14. what katie's baking says

    May 31, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    whoooa! yum! i have to make these for dinner soon.

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