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)
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Instructions

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  1. Chop all ingredients for guacamole. Pulse in the food processor until diced. Add avocado. Mash with fork. Add lime juice. Set aside.
  2. Season ground beef with burger seasonings. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. Grate cheese. Set aside.
  4. Cut plantains on a bias (1 inch thick.)
  5. Pour enough oil to cover half the thickness of plantains.
  6. Heat oil to 375°.
  7. Fry plantains briefly (under 3 minutes) until lightly golden.
  8. Remove and flatten. 
  9. Refry until crisp and golden brown. Set aside on paper towels. Salt to taste.
  10. Portion seasoned ground meat into four patties (¼ lb each).
  11. Pan fry on high heat first then reduce (do not flatten with spatula!) in 2 TBSP of oil. Cook to desired doneness.
  12. Assemble sliders with tostones, burger, grated cheese, and guacamole. Add (optional) hot sauce for extra heat.