Guac-O-Burger

Mexican fusion food is like a multi-ethnic marriage, they always have the best looking kids. And so it is when our fantastic guacamole hooks up with a juicy burger, and maybe some home fries on the side.

Hamburgers:  (Makes 4)

Ingredients:

•  Ciabatta Buns
•  1 lb Organic Beef
•  1/2 Tsp each Salt & Pepper
•  1/4 Cup Bread Crumbs
•  1 Egg

Method:

1.  Mix up meat with salt, pepper, bread crumbs and Egg until desired consistency.
2.  Divide into Patties (4)
3.  Heat up nonstick skillet on medium high heat.
4.  Butter Ciabatta Buns and place on Skillet. Remove and set aside.
5.  Place patties on skillet until desired doneness.
6.  Layer Ciabatta buns with Patties, Guacomole (see Guacamole recipe) and hot sauce (if desired).

Home Fries:

Ingredients:

•  Three Regular Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut into thin strips
•  1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesean Cheese
•  1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
•  1/4 Teaspoon Salt
•  1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
•  1/4 Teaspoon Paprika
•  1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Method:

1.  Heat Oven to 450 degrees.
2.  Spray a cookie sheet with Cooking Spray (preferable Olive Oil based).
3.  Combine all dry ingredients and combine with potatoes, tossing to coat.
4.  Drizzle with oil, tossing again to coat. 
5.  Arrange Potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet and bake 35 minutes or unti golden brown.

Guacamole

Guacamole is as much about texture as it is about flavor, that is why I recommend mashing the following ingredients with the backside of a fork instead of cheating with a food processor. You may have to put some elbow Greece into it, especially if the avocado isn’t quite ripe, but it will be worth it when your guac is king of the party and not a runny mess. The lumpy consistency also adds to the credibility that you in fact made it from scratch!

Ingredients:

·         2 avocado guts

·         ½ white onion diced

·         1 tomato diced

·         Lime juice to taste

·         Salt to taste

Method:

·         Combine the avocado, diced onion, and diced tomato into a mixing bowl and mash until creamy yet lumpy

·         Add the remaining ingredients in small increments tasting before adding more

If you’re in a hurry, skip dicing up the tomatoes and onion and instead throw in some fresh salsa or pico de gallo.