Pan-Seared Chipotle Burger with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Juicy beef burgers infused with smoky chipotle peppers, topped with a smooth avocado crema, perfect for a flavorful yet easy meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground beef, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium ripe avocado
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 4 burger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 medium sliced tomato

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 2 tbsp minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the seasoned beef into 4 equal patties, about 1/2-inch thick. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Cook the patties in the hot skillet for 4 minutes on each side until a crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4. Step 4: While the burgers cook, prepare the avocado crema by mashing 1 medium ripe avocado with 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder until smooth.
5. Step 5: Toast 4 burger buns lightly in the skillet until golden, about 1 minute.
6. Step 6: Assemble the burgers by spreading avocado crema on each bun bottom, topping with a cooked patty, a leaf of lettuce, and a slice of tomato, then cover with the bun top.