Chipotle Mini-Burgers

Bacon, guacamole, and chipotle mayo, you can’t get a better flavor combination than that! These Chipotle Mini-Burgers are bite-sized burgers are perfect for your game day appetizer spread, or just a fun and easy dinner at home.

I’m a sucker for bite-sized appetizers. They’re probably my most favorite type of recipe to make and to eat. Take my Gluten-Free Air Fryer Nashville Chicken Bites or my Coffee Crusted Steak Bites, for example. Plus, with these mini-burgers, you can totally customize them with whatever extra add-ons you want!

Ingredients needed

• 1 pound ground beef (I used Certified Angus Beef® brand ground sirloin)
• 1/3 cup chopped white onion
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 Tbsp. steak seasoning
• 10 cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup guacamole
• 1/4 cup Chipotle Mayo
• Bamboo wooden skewers

How to make Chipotle Mini-Burgers

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cook bacon until crispy, remove and set aside. Do not discard bacon grease.
3. Add chopped onions to bacon grease and cook on medium heat until browned.
4. Add hamburger, browned onions, and steak seasoning to a medium-sized bowl and mix well to combine.
5. Form hamburger mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto a lined or nonstick baking sheet.
6. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, remove and let cool.
7. While meatballs are cooking, slice bacon into small squares, one for each meatball.
8. Slice cherry tomatoes in half, one for each meatball.
9. Once meatballs have cooked, start assembling the skewers.
10. Starting from the bottom of the skewer and going up, first thread through the tomato half, then bacon. Put a small amount of guacamole and chipotle mayo on top of a meatball, then slide the skewer through the meatball. Continue until you have all of the mini-burgers assembled.

Recipe FAQs

Are the mini-burgers Paleo-friendly?

Yes, originally this recipe at the word “Paleo” in the title. Because I do not eat a strict Paleo diet anymore, I removed the word Paleo from the title. However, they are still a Paleo-friendly, and gluten-free appetizer.

Can I adjust the recipe to dairy-free?

Yes, I would suggest using a dairy-free chipotle mayo. I recommend using Primal Kitchen’s Chipotle Lime Mayo that’s both Paleo and Whole30 approved.

Can you make chipotle mini-burgers ahead of time?

Yes! You can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze either raw or cooked. When ready to assemble, if they were frozen raw, cook according to the recipe directions. If they were cooked, then frozen, reheat in the oven according to the recipe directions. Then, assemble the mini-burger skewers and serve.

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Enjoy these other appetizers

• Chicken Wing Recipes – a collection of delicious chicken wings; the perfect party appetizer!
• Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp – a crowd favorite!
• Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed French Bread – classic Philly Cheesesteak flavors stuffed into a loaf of French bread
• Baked Ricotta Dip – an easy one-pan appetizer
• Paleo Grilled Gyro Meatballs – served with tzatziki sauce, yum!

Chipotle Mini-Burgers