The flavor of these burgers is inspired by the people and flavors of what is arguably one of our favorite places on the planet, Costa Rica. It’s a tropical paradise, adorned with vibrant colors. Green rain forests, blue waters, and lush fruit plantations.
It’s not just the rain forest or the other indigenous parts of the countryside that lend color to Costa Rica (Spanish for rich coast,) it’s also the Tico, the colloquial term for a native of Costa Rica.
Their flavors are varied, often using peppers, beans, and tomatoes as a base, the foods prepared by the Tico are always colorful and vibrant, much like the friendly and smiling natives who created these dishes. These burgers have some roasted green chili peppers incorporated into the meat, and they’re crowned with a fresh tomato salsa and avocado.
These basic staples are pretty standard anywhere along the rich coast and if you are every lucky enough to visit, these burgers offer a small taste of what you can expect.
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- for the burgers
- 1.5 lbs (750 gms) ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, peeled and sliced into 4 wedges
- lime
- 4 oz can (100 gms) roasted chopped green chili peppers
- wedges for garnish
- for the salsa
- 2 tomatoes, washed, seeded and coarsely diced
- ½ small white onion coarsely diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 crushed garlic clove
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
- for the burgers
- Preheat grill to high setting (or light charcoal grill and heat until coals are white)
- In medium mixing bowl combine beef, chili peppers, and salt and pepper and divide into four burgers.
- Grill to desired level of being done.
- for the salsa
- Combine salsa ingredients in large bowl, gently and thoroughly mix.
- finish them off
- Place burgers on buttered and tasted rolls, top with a wedge of avocado and a generous spoonful of salsa.
- Garnish with lime.
Totally up my alley! I love a good spicy burger with lots of flavor! Yum!
Thanks, Kecia and yes – lot of flavor here!!
Yum- these burgers look amazingly divine! Your photos are making me hungry! Costa Rica is one place we have never been to and only heard wonderful things about it. Good choice for burgers!
Thanks, Ladies! Hope you can make it there!
These are EPIC! No boring burgers here! I love all these flavors! I want to lick my screen! <3
Happy you like these, Brandi!
Oh Dan, can I come over for one of these mouthwatering burgers? Great summer recipe…thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the comments, Linda. And yes, anytime!!