Cuban Burger with Jicama Slaw Recipe

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With a hint of spice and wonderful texture from the black beans, this Cuban sandwich is topped with a jicama slaw for a sweet, crunchy, delicious burger known in the Carribean as a chimichurri or slaw burger.

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Ingredients

SLAW
1 can chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups peeled, shredded jicama
BURGER
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup fire roasted chunky salsa

Directions

PREP

20 mins

COOK

10 mins

READY IN

30 mins

To Prepare Slaw:

In a small food processor or blender, combine chipotle peppers, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until smooth. Place in a medium sized bowl and mix in cilantro, sour cream, and mayo.
Shred jicama with a hand held grater. Add jicama to bowl, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

To Prepare Burgers:

In a medium sized bowl, combine salsa, garlic, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Add beef and beans; mix together. Shape into six equally sized patties.
Grill burgers for 10-13 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once while cooking.
Serve immediately with slaw on top of burgers.

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