You read that right. I was going to title this recipe "Smoky Tex-Mex Burgers made Two ways". Which didn't sit right with me. Then I set up the props for these photos and I instantly saw the ultimate Summer Charcuterie board EVER.
You know I love me a good crowd pleasing platter.
Example A : Paleo Holiday Platter
Example B The Ultimate Trader Joe's Holiday Charcuterie Board
Example C Grilled Fruit Summer Cheeseboard
See? Love me a good spread.
But what about a unique summer charcuterie featuring America's grilling favorite?! Burgers.
But also providing to family and friends a healthier and lower carb option???
That's what makes this summer charcuterie so cool! You can have the buns (I used Gluten Free here) AND Burger salads with ALL the fix-ins!
I am talking the loaded salads with not just a boring patty on top.
But loaded with:
- Crispy Sweet Potato Fried
- Pickles
- Cucumbers
- Tomatoes
- Onion
- Cheese
- BACON
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- PB& J?!
- WHATEVER YOU WANT
In short, this should be the 2020 Summer THING. Make these awesome summer burger charcuterie for Father's Day, for Summer birthday parties, or JUST BECAUSE.
Do it.
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Summer Burger Charcuterie Board
Description
Summer Burger Charcuterie Board - burgers with Tex-Mex flavors and loaded with all the fix-ins ALL IN A SPREAD that's going to be a family and crowd pleasing favorite!
Ingredients
Makes 8 burgers
FOR THE BURGERS
1lb ground beef
1lb ground pork
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp red chili flakes
Juice and Zest of 1 lime
8 slices of cooked bacon
TOPPINGS
Sweet potato fries (bake at 400F for 30 min with 1 tbs oil and salt and pepper)
Pickles
Onions
Tomatoes
Bacon
Cheese
Lettuce
Mayo
Mustard
Ketchup
Instructions
Preheat grill to 300-315F
Mix pork, beef, and spices together in a large bowl
Shape into 8 patties. (see note)
Cook burgers low and slow (about 20 minutes or until desired done-ness). I like a little pink so I usually pull my burgers off around the 140F-145F degree mark.
While the burgers cook, crisp up the bacon, chop the veggies, and assemble the board!
Enjoy! (preferably by a pool!)
Notes
- Key to shaping the patties is to make them into thin disks and press an indent in the center with your thumb. This prevents the burgers from forming into ugly deformed balls on the grill.
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