Guacamole Burger Sliders with Tostones & Pepper Jack Cheese

Ingredients
- Burger Seasoning
- 3 tbsp. Culantro
- 3 tbsp. Cilantro
- 1 tbsp. Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp. Onion powder
- 1 tbsp. Garlic powder
- ¼ tsp. Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. Mustard
- 2 tsp. Salt
- Pepper to taste
Guacamole
- 1½ Haas avocados, chopped
- ½ Red onion, chopped
- 1 Medium tomato, chopped
- 1 Lime, juiced
- ¾ Red pepper
- ½ Green pepper
- 3 Cloves of garlic, chopped
- Large handful of cilantro, chopped
- Large handful of culantro, chopped
- ½ tsp. Red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb. Ground beef (40/60 bacon to beef is delicious, but regular beef works too!)
- Hot pepper cheese, grated
- Unripened green plantains (tostones)
- Canola or neutral oil for frying
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Serving Size:
- Cook time:
- Chop all ingredients for guacamole. Pulse in the food processor until diced. Add avocado. Mash with fork. Add lime juice. Set aside.
- Season ground beef with burger seasonings. Set aside in the fridge.
- Grate cheese. Set aside.
- Cut plantains on a bias (1 inch thick.)
- Pour enough oil to cover half the thickness of plantains.
- Heat oil to 375°.
- Fry plantains briefly (under 3 minutes) until lightly golden.
- Remove and flatten.
- Refry until crisp and golden brown. Set aside on paper towels. Salt to taste.
- Portion seasoned ground meat into four patties (¼ lb each).
- Pan fry on high heat first then reduce (do not flatten with spatula!) in 2 TBSP of oil. Cook to desired doneness.
- Assemble sliders with tostones, burger, grated cheese, and guacamole. Add (optional) hot sauce for extra heat.