The state of Texas is known for its love of Tex-Mex food. Popular dishes include fajitas, nachos, and chili con carne. Another favorite dish is the Texas burger, consisting of perfectly seasoned ground beef patties topped with creamy guacamole.
You can often find Texas burgers at tailgate parties. But because they’re so good, you can enjoy them whenever you want! In this post we’re sharing some tips and tricks about these delicious burgers as well as a recipe for you to make at home.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ground Beef
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Chili Powder
- Cumin
- Salt & Pepper
- Salsa
- Guacamole and other toppings
- Burger Buns
How to Make Texas Burger
- Combine the ground beef and spices in a large mixing bowl.
- Divide the meat into 8 quarter-pound burgers and shape into patties.
- Cook the patties on the grill until done.
- Place a patty on the bottom bun and top with salsa and other toppings. Spread a generous amount of guacamole on the inside of the top bun.
How to Make the Patties for Texas Burger
Grab a handful of meat and gently mold it into the shape of a ball. Toss it from hand to hand a couple of times as you would a ball. Pat the meat into flat round discs taking care to smooth out the edges. Use your thumb to place a dent into the center of each patty.
How to Make the Salsa
Dice the red onion and place it into a bowl or a jar. Drain the chunks of tomato and chilis from the salsa and add them to the onion. Stir the mixture to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks
- The salsa and avocado spread can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated while the burgers cook.
- Use high-quality 20% fat ground chuck beef.
- Shape the patties slightly wider than the bun. As the burgers cook they’ll shrink a bit.
- Make a thumb indentation in each patty. This will stop the meat from puffing up as it cooks and will help the burgers hold their shape.
- Let the patties sear before flipping and resist the urge to press down on the burgers as they cook. This will help to keep them moist and juicy.
How to Serve Texas Burger
Serve with your favorite cold drinks. Iced tea and cold beer are favorites. Have some sides on hand like green salad, potato salad, coleslaw, dill pickles, and a variety of chips.
Easy Texas Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For Serving
- ½ cup salsa
- Optional other toppings
- 1 cup guacamole
- 8 burger buns
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef and spices in a large mixing bowl.
- Divide the meat into 8 quarter-pound burgers and shape into patties.
- Cook the patties on the grill until done.
To serve
- Place a patty on the bottom bun and top with salsa and other favorite toppings. Spread a generous amount of guacamole on the inside of the top bun.
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