The flavors of the popular Seven Layer Dip come together into this crowd pleasing, bite-sized burger.
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
8ouncescanned refried beans
2poundsground beef
1/4cupgrated onion
3clovesgarlicgrated or finely chopped, divided
1 1/2tablespoonsgrill seasoning
1tablespoonchili powder
1tablespoonpaprika
extra virgin olive oil
1large avocado
1/2small red onionfinely chopped
2jalapeno chilesseeded and finely chopped
3tablespoonsfinely chopped cilantro
1teaspoonlime zestplus juice of 2 limes
salt
2tomatoesseeded and chopped
1/4cupmustard
1cupsour cream
1tablespoonhot pepper sauce
1teaspoonground cumin
6slicesdeli pepper jack cheesequartered
12mini hamburger buns
1cupshredded romaine lettuce
1/2cupgreen olives with pimientochopped
Instructions
Heat the beans in a small saucepan. Add water if needed to thin out a bit.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, two-thirds of the garlic, the grill seasoning, chili powder and paprika. Form the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into patties. Drizzle with olive oil; set aside.
In a bowl, mash the avocado. Add half of the red onion, half of the jalapeno and half of the cilantro. Add in the lime zest, lime juice and the remaining garlic. Mix together and season with salt.
In another bowl, combine the tomatoes and mustard. Add the remaining red onion, jalapeno and cilantro. Season with salt.
In a third bowl, stir together the sour cream, hot sauce and cumin.
Heat a grill pan or a grill over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook, turning once, until cooked, about 6 minutes for medium. During the last couple minutes of cooking, add 2 pieces of cheese to the top of the burgers. Tent with foil to melt if needed.
Top the bottom of each bun with a spoonful of refried beans, a patty, lettuce, guacamole, salsa, spicy sour cream and some of the chopped olives. Top with the bun top and serve.