The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 14, 2006 - 23 Grill Master! Ancho Chili & Guacamole Burgers! GUACAMOLE · 1 ripe avocado · 2 tablespoons chopped red onion · 2 tablespoons chopped red cilantro · 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice · 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic · Salt BURGERS · 3 dried ancho chiles · 1 tablespoon vegetable oil · 1 small red onion, finely chopped · 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic · 4 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped · 1 teaspoon salt · 11/2 pounds ground round · 1 tablespoon vegetable oil · 4 flour tortillas or hamburger buns add 8 strips bacon THE BENEFIT OF EXPERTISE THE SATISFACTION OF QUALITY Cut the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. Add the onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix together with a potato masher or the back of a fork until just combined. Refrigerate until ready to use, or up to four hours. To make the burgers: Soak the chiles in enough boiling water to cover for about two hours, or until they soften. Once they are soft, stem, seed and coarsely chop them. Place a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add the one tablespoon oil and let it get hot, one to two minutes. Add the chopped chiles, garlic and scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions soften, about three minutes. Stir in the one teaspoon salt. Transfer 1/4 of the chile mixture to the bowl of a blender or small food processor. Transfer the remaining chile mixture to a medium bowl to cool. Add 1/4 cup water to the blender and puree.Add more water, one teaspoon at a time. Transfer to a bowl and set aside, or cover and refrigerate for up to one day. Add the ground beef to the bowl with the remaining cooled chile mixture and mix together until just combined. Gently shape the mixture into four burgers about 3/4 inch thick and four inches across. Make a 1/4-inch dimple in the center of each burger with the tips of your middle three fingers. grille and top with the guacamole and serve on tortillas or hamburger buns. Serves 4. Custom Cabinetry Construction Towne Square · 210 Lakeshore Road East · Oakville www.arborlea.ca · 905-844-2666 Treat Dad to a pair of Comfort Shoes or Sandals From Casual to Dress Large Selection to Choose From Whether yours is a Buff Daddy or a Chair Daddy... at Murron's Cabinetree we've got what you need to make him a Happy Daddy! Men's Croc's Great for the Cottage, Barbecuing or just fun comfort QEW N Fairview 470 Appleby Line 905-639-2016 Burloak Dr MURRON'S CABINETREE S 215 Lakeshore Road, E. Oakville 905.338.5181 www.murrons.com HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Walkers Ln X Appleby Ln In the plaza across from Appleby Mall, north west side Main intersections Appleby Line & New Street Mon - Wed 10am - 6pm Thurs - Fri 10am - 9pm Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm Appleby Mall New St