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Tex-Mex Burger Recipe

grilling, entrees, lunch, partiesSheri SpalloneComment
Tex-Mex Burger Recipe

Tex-Mex Burger Recipe

Burger lovers, be prepared to be blown away! This Tex-Mex burger recipe is a force to be reckoned with. It hits all the flavor notes: sweet, spicy, and smoky, all wrapped up in one lip-smacking package!

Sparked by a leftover jar of our delectable Black Bean and Corn Salsa, I created a burger recipe that would leave our taste buds in awe. And boy, did it deliver! This burger was a hit with our family, leaving us all craving more. Can you almost taste it? 

Don't underestimate the power of freshly ground meat in this burger. It's a game-changer. A few years ago, our friends introduced us to the world of homemade ground meat, and it revolutionized our burgers. This step is crucial whether you ask your butcher or grind it at home. We invested in a food grinder attachment for our mixer, but there are other options available if you don't have one.  

Seriously consider adding this palate-tantalizing recipe to your favorites. You will not be disappointed, and your family will thank you! These would also make rockin' sliders for your Game Day menu, everything the same, except smaller. 

For a complete meal, serve these burgers with our Cilantro Lime Corn on the Cob, Herbed Sweet Potato Fries, and Best Darn Coleslaw

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried this recipe. Come back again for more family-tested recipesentertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Ingredients

Preparation

Using a food processor, mix the mayonnaise with one chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. Set aside.

If grinding your own meat, cut the meat into 1-inch strips or pieces.  Grind the meat with a meat grinder into a large bowl (you can certainly use store-bought ground meat).  Add the egg, Cherchies® Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend, and Worcestershire sauce to the meat.  Mix until just incorporated (meat tends to toughen up the more it is handled).  Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (more if you would like smaller burgers).    

Lightly oil the grill with cooking spray or oil.  Turn the grill onto high, then low after a few minutes. Make an indent in the center of the burgers.  This allows the burger to cook evenly.

Grill burgers for about 4-6 minutes on each side, depending on your "pink preference".  Add the cheese to the burgers the last couple of minutes of cooking.  Lightly toast the rolls either for a few minutes on the grill or broil for a few minutes in the oven.  

Now the fun part, building this beautiful tasty burger!  Arrange the rolls on a tray or plate.  Spread about 1 Tablespoon of the chipotle mayo mixture onto one roll half.  

Next add the Chardonnay Guacamole to the other half to the other half, followed by a slice of onion.

Add the lettuce to the aioli half and the burger to the guacamole half, and dollop the burger with about 1 Tablespoon of Cherchies Black Bean & Corn Salsa.  Place the lettuce half over the burger, pierce the burger with a large pick, and wait for it...

A juicy, mind-blowing, flavorful, Tex-Mex burger!   Grab some napkins and enjoy!

Tex-Mex Burger Recipe

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15 Epic Ways to Embrace Fig Preserves

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15 Epic Ways To Embrace Fig Preserves

Happy New Year friends!  I hope your holiday season was joyous and filled with wonderful memories.  Before Christmas, you may recall my excitement over our new Fig Preserves with Cinnamon!  Do you know what was even more exciting? Your amazing feedback!  Thank you so much!

As a result of your feedback, you inspired me to research more recipes using Fig Preserves, so I carved out some time between Christmas and New Year's and got cracking, looking at old cookbooks (remember those) and the internet. You would not believe the versatility of this tasty condiment!  I was shocked.

So friends...here is a list of figalicious ideas inspired by you to to inspire you!  I have already made a few of these and can't wait to make more to share with you in the near future.  What are your favorite uses for Fig Preserves?  Do you have a favorite recipe?  We'd love to hear from you!

Thanks for stopping by!

15 Ways to Enjoy Fig Preserves

  1. Prepare into Fig Bars.

  2. Bake with brie and Garlic & Herb Seasoning in phyllo cups for an easy tasty appetizer.

  3. Spread on crostini with goat cheese, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar for a tasty appetizer or lunch.

  4. Combine with rosemary and balsamic vinegar and use as a glaze for chicken, pork, or kebabs.

  5. Swirl into a cheesecake batter for a fig cheesecake.

  6. Spread it on toast, English muffins, or biscuits instead of jelly.

  7. Mix with softened cream cheese as a crepe filling.

  8. Mix with various spirits for a refreshing Fig Cocktail

  9. Mix with oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to make a vinaigrette.

  10. Use it in your favorite cake mix to create a delightful fig cake.

  11. Spread on melted baked brie fresh from the oven.

  12. Use it in grilled ham & cheese sandwiches.

  13. Swirl it into ice cream.

  14. Use in lieu of syrup for a topping for pancakes.

  15. Homemade "Fig Newtons".

Figtastic!

 

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Recipe Roundup- 30 Easy Mouth-Watering New Year's Recipes

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30 Easy Mouth-Watering New Year's Recipes

2016 is quickly coming to a close, are you ready to ring in the new year?   Do you have any plans for New Year's Eve?   Are you going to a party, having a party, or spending a quiet evening with your significant other(s)?

However you are celebrating this year, consider Cherchies® your New Year's Eve party planner. We have included 30 of our favorite easy mouth-watering recipe ideas to make your evening stress-free, easy and elegant!

Here's to a healthy, safe, and prosperous 2017. Happy New Year friends!  Thank you for your loyalty to us since 1978!  

Appetizers - Perhaps you like to nibble and mingle throughout the evening.  These quick and easy appetizers ideas are perfect for an appetizer party.  Depending on your crowd, choose from a few or several:)

Small Plates- Looking for heartier bites during the evening rather than a full meal?  Then you'll want to try these delicious recipes.

Easy Elegant Meals - Perhaps a quiet evening with your significant other(s) is more your speed to celebrate the New Year's festivities.  Here are a few quick and easy recipe ideas.

Happy New Year!

 

 

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Black Bean and Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe

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Black Bean & Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Black Bean & Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe

We always love it when customers give us recipe ideas using our gourmet products. Thank you, Emily, from El Paso, TX, for sharing this Tasty breakfast burrito idea, featuring Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa, (a robust, tangy salsa with the perfect blend of black beans, corn, and savory seasonings). 

In honor of Emily, we created this flavorful Southwest, quick and easy breakfast burrito recipe, featuring leftover chicken and potatoes, Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa, cheese, and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend. This recipe is versatile for using whatever leftovers you have in your refrigerator. 

This breakfast burrito recipe is for a single serving, but you could easily make these burritos in masses and freeze them for a quick on-the-go breakfast or dinner (yes, breakfast for dinner). 

So, purchase a jar of our tasty Black Bean & Corn Salsa today, and make these easy, flavorful burritos in minutes! You will not be disappointed.

Comment below if you have tried this recipe. We would love to hear from you and as always, thank you for stopping by!  

Ingredients (per breakfast burrito)

Preparation

Dice the cooked potato.  Here we used a leftover baked potato.  If you don't have leftover potatoes, simply wash and pat dry a small potato and prick the potato a couple of times with a fork.  Wrap the potato in a paper towel and cook in the microwave for a few minutes until the potato is soft to the touch.

In a small bowl, mix the eggs, half & half, and Cherchies® Select Grilling Rub & Seasoning Blend.  Turn on the stove to low heat.  Place a skillet on the stove or cooktop and add the olive oil.  Allow the skillet to heat for a few minutes and add the eggs and potato.  Cook the eggs and potato, stirring occasionally until the eggs are cooked.  (For extra protein, we had leftover chicken and added it to the egg/potato mixture, but this is completely optional).  

Assemble the burrito.  On a tortilla, spread the Cherchies® Black Bean & Corn Salsa down the middle of the tortilla.  Next, add the egg mixture over the salsa, followed by the cheese.

Fold up all sides of the tortilla, beginning with the ends closest to the egg filling.  

Slice the burrito in half and Enjoy!

Black Bean & Corn Breakfast Burrito Recipe

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