Grilled Southwest Burger with Chipotle Aioli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

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A juicy grilled beef burger topped with smoky chipotle aioli and fresh avocado, inspired by popular Glendale burger spots. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 American cuisine 620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1, sliced ripe avocado
1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
1 medium, sliced tomato
2 large lettuce leaves
2 burger buns
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). In a bowl, season 1 lb ground beef with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then form into two 4-inch patties.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce until well combined; set aside.
Step 3: Brush 2 burger buns with 1 tbsp olive oil and grill cut side down for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted and golden.
Step 4: Grill the beef patties for 4-5 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F and the outside is slightly charred.
Step 5: To assemble, spread 2 tbsp chipotle aioli on each bun bottom, then layer with 1 leaf of lettuce, a grilled patty, 2 slices of avocado, 2 slices of tomato, and a few slices of red onion. Top with the bun crown and serve immediately.