Guacamole Cilantro Lime Cheeseburger

Ingredients

• Guacamole
• 2 avocados – halved, peeled, and pitted
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste
• Burger
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 hamburger buns

Directions

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.

To make the guacamole, mash the avocado in a medium bowl with the juice of half a lime, jalapeno, tomatoes, 1/4 cup onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced garlic; season to taste with salt, and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together beef, the juice of half a lime, 1 tablespoon garlic, chili powder, 1/2 cup diced onion, and cilantro. Form the meat into 6 patties.

Cook the burgers to desired doneness on the preheated grill. Add a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking. Serve on toasted buns with a dollop of guacamole.