Monterey Jack Burgers with Lime Aioli

Say goodbye to boring hamburgers. These flavorful beefy burgers are bursting with taste and are perfectly complimented with a zesty lime aioli and Monterey Jack cheese.

Aioli is a sauce made with garlic and olive oil and found in Mediterranean, French, and Spanish cuisines. In this recipe we take a shortcut and use mayonnaise and garlic powder to produce a zesty aioli of our own!

Yield: 4 servings of flavorful grilled beefy burgers

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces ground beef (at least 15 percent fat)
• 8 ounces ground sirloin
• One egg
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• One fourth cup panko or bread crumbs
• 4 thick slices Monterey Jack cheese (or 8 thin slices)
• One half cup mayonnaise
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• Two teaspoons garlic powder (divided)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• One half teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• One half teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns (I like brioche buns)
• Garnishes of your choice

Method

Prepare your work area

1. Run a few inches of warm soapy water before you start the recipe so you have a handy place to plunge your fingers when needed. Read our post “Start with soapy hot water”.
2. Have a towel available at your side that travels with you to quickly dry your fingers.
3. Use a work tray to contain any spills that might occur.

Tools:
Apron, Towel Clips, Work Trays

Recipe Tip

Make your aioli first so the ingredients have time to blend.

Aioli

Step 1:
Juice a lime to produce 4 teaspoons of lime juice and put into a bowl.

Tools:
Mesh Strainer, Wet Measure Spoons

Step 2:
Add one half cup mayonnaise to the bowl

Tools:
Wet Measure Cups

Step 3:
Add one teaspoon garlic powder

Tools:
Dry Measure Spoons

Step 4:
Add one-half teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Step 5:
Mix well

Step 6:
Add salt to taste

Step 7:
Cover and refrigerate

Prepare the beef mixture

Step 8:
In a large bowl, whisk one egg

Step 9:
Mix in 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Step 10:
Add in one fourth cup of Panko or bread crumbs and mix well

Step 11:
Add to the bread and egg mixture:

• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• One-half teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• One half teaspoon black pepper

Mix well.

Step 12:
Add the 8 ounces of ground beef and 8 ounces of ground sirloin and mix until well combined.

Step 13:
Form seasoned beef into 4 patties, about three quarters inch thick.

Tools:
Patty Maker

Step 14:
Grill or pan fry the burger patties

Tools:
Double Spatula, Grilling Gloves or Heat Gloves, Grill Glove Clips

Step 15:
Add cheese while still warm to allow it to melt a bit

Step 16:
Garnish with lime aioli and any other condiments of your choice.

Enjoy!