Chilean Completo Italiano Burger
The Completo Italiano is a popular Chilean street food hot dog topped with avocado, tomato, and mayonnaise. This recipe adapts those same toppings onto a beef burger patty, keeping the flavor combination intact in a format that's easy to prepare at home in about 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Grill pan
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
For Burger:
- 1 pound ground beef preferably 80% lean
- 4 slices Swiss cheese or any creamy cheese of choice
- 4 pieces burger buns preferably brioche
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For Toppings:
- 2 medium avocados ripe, mashed
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat the grill pan over medium-high heat. While it heats, divide the ground beef into 4 even portions and shape into 1/2 inch thick patties. Make a small divot in the middle of each to prevent puffing while cooking.
- Brush olive oil over the preheated pan. Place patties in the pan and cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness. Place a slice of cheese atop each patty during the last couple of minutes of cooking to allow melting.
- Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill pan for about a minute or until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Assemble each burger by spreading a layer of avocado mixture on the bottom bun, placing the cheesy patty atop, then adding a spoonful of diced tomatoes, and finishing with a drizzle of mayonnaise before sealing with the top bun.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, add sliced jalapeños or chili flakes to the avocado mash.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or use whole-grain buns for added fiber.
Nutrition
Calories: 747kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 27gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 881mgPotassium: 906mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 618IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 3mg
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