My Moms Baja Burger Recipes

BAJA BETTY BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Mix together the beef and chorizo, sprinkling with salt and pepper. Form 4 patties, each around 6 ounces.
• Blend the jalapeno with the mayonnaise to make a jalapeno aioli. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Make a pico de gallo by combining the tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
• Grill the burgers until well done, around 5 minutes per side. Top each with a slice of pepper jack cheese. Grill the buns.
• Build the burgers by spreading a layer of jalapeno aioli on the bottom bun, followed by a slice of lettuce, the burger, some pico de gallo and finally the top bun with more aioli.

BAJA BAKED CHICKEN CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Slice 1/2 of the jalapeno pepper, 1/2 of the bell pepper, and 1/2 of the onion into rings for topping. Set aside.
• Combine ground chicken and cilantro in the bowl of a food processor; season with adobo seasoning, cumin, and Mexican seasoning. Add remaining peppers and onion. Pulse until mixture is combined. Shape into 8 burgers.
• Place burgers on a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place 1 slice of pepper Jack cheese on top of each burger. Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno slices on top.
• Spread Mexican sour cream onto each hamburger bun. Top with a chicken burger and serve immediately.

BAJA BURGERS

Steps:

• Hat skillet or start coals in grill .
• Salt and pepper burgers to taste. Add to pan or grill.
• Cut avacodos, remove seed and flesh. Mash avacodo in small bowl.
• Cook burgers til almost done to your liking, add cheese til melted. Spread equal amounts of mashed avacodo and mayo over bottom 1/2 of each bun, then add burger, onion, tomato and one each whole canned pepper. Top with other half of bun--enjoy.