Island Jerk Burgers with Chipotle-Orange Mayo
These burgers are sweet with a bit of heat, flavors typical in Caribbean cuisine. The chipotle-orange mayo is the perfect condiment, complimenting the flavor of the burgers perfectly.
Island Jerk Burgers with Chipotle-Orange Mayo
Caribbean
Meats & Barbecue
Ingredients
For the Mayo:
- 1 C. Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Orange Zest (Freshly Grated)
- 1 Tbsp. Orange Juice (Freshly Squeezed)
- 1/2 tsp. Chipotle Chile, Brown Powder
- Sea Salt, Fine (To Taste)
- Black Pepper, Fine Ground
For the Burgers:
- 1/2 Bunch Green Onions (Coarsely Chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. Island Jerk Blend
- 1 Medium Jalapeño Chile (Seeded and Chopped) - Optional
- 1 Clove Garlic (Peeled)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 lbs. Ground Beef (85% Lean)
- Sea Salt, Fine (To Taste)
- Black Pepper, Fine Ground (To Taste)
Fixins':
- 6 Slices Havarti Cheese
- 6 Sesame Seed Hamburger Buns (Toasted)
- 1 Onion (Thinly Sliced)
- 2 Tomatoes (Sliced)
- Romaine Lettuce Leaves
Directions
For the Mayo:
Mix together mayonnaise, orange zest, orange juice, and chipotle powder in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
For the Burgers:
Finely chop first 4 ingredients in a food processor. Place ground meat in a bowl. Blend in processed mixture and soy sauce by hand until well combined.
Prepare barbecue grill (medium-high heat).
Shape ground beef into six 1/2- to 3/4-in-thick patties. Sprinkle patties with salt and pepper. Grill each patty to desired doneness, adding cheese each a min or two before removing burger from grill.
Assemble:
Spread orange-chipotle mayonnaise over cut surfaces of buns. Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top with onion slices, tomato slices, lettuce, and bun tops.