Chipotle Cheddar Sweet Potato Burgers With Avocado Ranch Food

AVOCADO RANCH BURGERS WITH SMOKED CHEDDAR

Steps:

• Place 1/4 of the dry ranch mix in a small bowl; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the remaining ranch mix, ground beef, onion and barbecue sauce; mix well.
• Form into 4 large flat patties and grill over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through.
• Top each with about 3 tablespoons shredded cheese while still warm.
• Grill bread slices until lightly toasted.
• Add mashed avocado to remaining dry ranch mix and mix well.
• To assemble, top each bread slice with a lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices and a burger patty.
• Add a heaping spoonful of seasoned avocado.

RANCH BURGERS WITH ZESTY RANCH SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion, mushrooms and garlic; cook 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
• Let cool 10 minutes.
• While cooling, make the ranch sauce by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix.
• Cover and chill.
• In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, onion mixture, blue cheese, salt and pepper until well blended.
• Shape mixture into 4 (5-inch) patties.
• Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350-400 degrees) for 5-6 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness.
• Serve on toasted buns with Zesty Ranch Sauce and desired toppings.

SMOKY SWEET POTATO BURGERS WITH ROASTED GARLIC CREAM AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• To roast garlic, see Recipe #6570.
• Pierce potatoes all over with a fork and place on a paper towel, setting in the microwave. Microwave for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more. Remove, slice in half and let cool until you can scoop out the flesh.
• In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans with a fork. Add in sweet potato and mash together, then add in spices, salt and pepper, minced garlic, egg, panko and flour. Mix together until combined, then place bowl in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. This helps form them into patties, but as a warning they are still somewhat messy.
• While mixture is chilling, combine yogurt/sour cream with 2 bulbs (squeezed out) of roasted garlic cloves, maple syrup and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth then set aside until ready to use.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Remove mixture from fridge and form into 4 equal patties, then place in the skillet once hot. Since the mixture can be wet and messy, do not move until they are fully cooked and golden on one side! This takes about 5-6 minutes. Then, add more oil if needed (this really helps cook them) and flip burgers very gently. Cook for another 5-6 minutes. Toast buns if desired.
• Assemble by topping burgers with roasted garlic cream and avocado!
• The use of caramelized red onion would also makes a delicious addition.

BACON & CHEDDAR CHIPOTLE BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients for meat together in a medium sized bowl. Allow to sit while preparing other items.
• Mix all ingredients for dressing. Place into refrigerator until ready to use.
• Slice tomatoes, onions & mushrooms.
• Melt butter under medium heat, add olive oil & syrah, saute mushrooms until cooked & slightly browned. Set aside.
• Cook bacon. I prefer to fry it but use whatever method you prefer. Set aside.
• Toast sour dough bread.
• Form meat into two large patties the same shape as your bread.
• Place patties on pre-heated grill & grill until moderately charred on the outside and medium or medium rare on the inside.
• When patties are almost done place cheese on patties. Cook until melted.
• Spread dressing on bread, to the thickness you prefer.
• Place patty on bread along with all toppings (mushrooms, bacon, tomatoes, & onions.
• Enjoy!

CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR SWEET POTATO BURGERS WITH AVOCADO RANCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pierce sweet potatoes all over with a fork and place in the oven .
• Bake potatoes 45 minutes.
• Peel the skin away from the sweet potatoes and mash in a medium size bowl.
• Add the cooked quinoa, egg, whole wheat flour, chipotle pepper, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
• Mix to combine and then fold in the white cheddar cheese.
• Place bowl in refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. This helps form them into patties.
• While mixture is chilling make the avocado ranch.
• Combine avocado, yogurt, parsley, dill, paprika, onion powder, minced garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper in a food processor and blend until creamy, scraping down the sides occasionally when needed.
• Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Remove mixture from refrigerator and form into 4 equal patties.
• Place in the skillet once hot.
• Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
• If needed add more oil and flip the burgers very gently.
• Cook for another 5 to 6 minutes.