Southwestern Chipotle Burger

Courtesy of Family Features and Omaha Steaks

Ingredients for one burger:

1 Omaha Steaks burger

1 hamburger bun, wheat or white

2 tablespoons chipotle mayonnaise (recipe below)

2 tablespoons Pico de Gallo (recipe below)

¼ avocado, sliced

Omaha Steaks Southwest Chipotle Seasoning

Directions:

Prepare chipotle mayonnaise and Pico de Gallo and set aside. Season burger and then grill, broil or pan-fry until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Slice bun in half and toast on grill or broiler. Spread 1 tablespoon of chipotle mayonnaise on each half of bun. Place cooked burger on bun and top with Pico de Gallo and avocado slices.

Chipotle Mayonnaise (makes 8 servings):

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, puréed

2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Store up to one week in the refrigerator.

Pico de Gallo (makes about 3 cups):

2 cups diced Roma tomatoes, 1/4-inch pieces

1/2 cup diced white onion, 1/4-inch pieces

3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped

1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced very fine with the seeds

1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.