If you’re thinking that I am crazy for posting a burger recipe the day AFTER Labor Day – after the official end of summer and one of the biggest grilling weekends of the year – you may be right… But let’s just say I’m a risk taker like that.
Here’s the thing… I think that the best time of year for grilling is right around the corner. I’m not much of a summer girl. Instead, I prefer the crisp air of autumn and don’t even get me started on pumpkins. I would much rather be cooking outside in the fall than sweltering by the grill in the heat of summer.
So, when I received a package of condiments from Saucy Mama to develop a recipe for their “I am a Saucy Mama” recipe contest (I want a t-shirt that says that on it if I win, by the way), my mind immediately drifted toward grilling. I thought it would be fun to try to incorporate not one, but two of the products, so as I was looking through my options the Chipotle Mustard and Lime Chipotle Marinade caught my eye. When working on a dish, I love to pick ingredients that repeat a key flavor to really drive the idea home, so I knew the two would pair beautifully together. I decided to make chipotle beef burgers topped with a spicy chipotle mayonnaise sauce and fresh avocado slices. These burgers are easy to make and would be great for entertaining.
Saucy Mama Product Giveaway!
Today, I am not only sharing my recipe for Saucy Chipotle Burgers, but I am also giving you the opportunity to win the Saucy Mama products that I used to create the recipe. Plus, I’m throwing in a few other surprise products for you to develop a few recipes of your own!
If you read my blog regularly, you are probably familiar with the fact that I am pretty picky about the products that I use and I do much of my cooking from scratch. Just like many of you, though, there are days where I just don’t have the time and energy to deal with dinner. So, I do keep a few convenience items in my pantry. After trying the Saucy Mama products that I was sent, I can say that they are products that I would keep in my pantry for emergency situations (though I may not use them on a regular basis). The products I have used (and the ones I will be giving away) are all free of high fructose corn syrup and monosodium glutamate (MSG) – two ingredients that are deal breakers for me.
To be entered to win a sampling of the Saucy Mama products, all you have to do is leave a comment telling me about your favorite burger toppings! I will be announcing the winner on Monday, September 13th, so your entry must be in by Sunday, September 12th at 10:00pm (Eastern). Since I will be shipping the products myself, I will also have to limit this giveaway to those of you who live in the US or Canada.
Saucy Chipotle Burgers
(Makes 4 regularly sized burgers, or 12 slider sized burgers, which I prefer for entertaining!)
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Saucy Mama Chipotle Mustard
- 1 lime, zest and juice
For the burgers:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup Saucy Mama Lime Chipotle Marinade
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 4 hamburger rolls
(or 12 slider-sized rolls) - Lettuce
- Avocado Slices
To prepare the sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, chipotle mustard, lime zest, and lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate while preparing the burgers.
Preheat the grill (or a grill pan) to medium heat. Combine the ground beef, egg, lime chipotle marinade, and bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl using your fingers until just mixed. Don’t overwork the meat. Divide the mixture into 4 portions for regularly sized burgers or 12 portions for slider sized burgers. Shape into patties and place on the grill. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until the burger has reached your desired temperature (I prefer medium-well, which is about 160°F).
To serve the burgers, top each roll with lettuce and a burger (I like to put the lettuce on the bottom to make the burger a bit more stable!). Finish each burger with the chipotle mayonnaise and avocado slices.
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Please Note – Comments are now closed because the giveaway is over.
I am right there with you! Hate being outside in the sweltering heat – would much rather grill in the Fall!
Ooh, yum…I’m so in! My favorite burger toppings are cheese and BBQ sauce.
My husband and I are like postal carriers…we grill all 4 season’s come rain, sleet snow or hail lol!
I LOVE eating outside in the fall.
I am a fool for anything lime or chipotle, so these products sound just my style :)
I love a spicy mayo,cheese and lettuce. Jen, your photgraphs are so good!
I LOVE a good burger! Thanks for the recipe! My favorite toppings are Bacon, cheddar cheese, ketchup, pickle, lettuce and tomato. Sometimes I’ll trade out the ketchup for some BBQ sauce and the pickles for some french fried onions, or onion rings!
Great looking burgers Jen! I just posted about the Saucy Mama wing sauce, which hubby loved.
These look great! Sliders are always great for a party :) Good luck in the contest!!!
It depends on my moods for that day. I am a sucker for bacon, avocados, and some sort of cream sauce.
My fave burger topping isn’t earth shattering — but I’ve yet to taste a better. Rare burger, good blue cheese, red onion, pickle, tomato, spicy mustard and mayo. Keep the ketchup for the fries.
Summer or not I could enjoy this burger any time of year. I looks super delish Jen.
Although its not the healthiest, I love to indulge in the Royal Red Robin which has a fried egg on it.
I love plain and grilled onions together with avocados…and these burgers look great.
Anything that adds spiciness is my favorite burger topping!
I love burgers. My favorite toppings are white american cheese, caramelized onions, and ketchup. YUMO!
I’ve always been a sucker for avocado. I love it’s buttery goodness! Also, I love burgers with sauted mushroom and blue cheese. With beef it’s just a great flavor combo. :)
This looks heavenly! My favorite toppings are bacon, jamaican hot sauce, mayo based sauce, tomato, lettuce and sweet relish (offsets the heat)
These burgers sound great. I can grill burgers in snow if i needed too, although i live in Florida and dont have to worry about that.
My favorite burger topping is tangy mustard glazed bacon!
I love the avocado slices on top!
Lord, your burgers look great! I’d have to say my favorite toppings for burgers are any melted, gooey cheese and crispy lettuce!
carmalized onions….
We make “Bear Burgers” really just hamburger, egg, crushed crackers, bell pepper, garlic all mixed up. You have to cook in just a little oil to get real crispy on each side. Then top with a bear’s favorite thing…a little honey mixed with carmelized onions! Mmmmmm!
Those look beautiful! I love bleu cheese on my burgers, though those avocados are looking mighty delicious.
Sarah
my fav toppins are: lettuce, tomato, pepper jack cheese, ketchup and relish. yummy!
also loved Wendy’s Bacon and Blue burger, but the no longer have it :(
My favorite toppings at present are zucchini salsa prepared and preserved with ingredients from my garden
My favorite burger toppings are caramelized onions and avocado. I love to mix some herbs in the burger mix- super tasty!