Best 4 Sizzling Southwest Burgers Recipes

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SIZZLING SOUTHWEST BURGERS



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These zesty burgers are bursting with flavor. Taco seasoning, peppers, and pepperjack cheese give ground beef a boost. Then the patties are served up on buns with sour cream and salsa. A fun twist on barbecued burgers!

Provided by APRILNILS

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Burger Recipes     100+ Hamburger Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
4 slices pepperjack cheese
2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons sour cream
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for high heat.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, taco seasoning mix, bell pepper and onion using your hands. Form into 6 patties.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook burger patties for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Place buns cut side down onto the grill to toast during the last minute or so. Top each burger with a slice of cheese before removing from the grill. Serve burgers on toasted buns topped with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 889.1 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

SUNNY'S SIZZLING SUMMER BURGER



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 13

Four 1-inch-thick pre-made burger patties (spring for the good stuff like Pat LaFrieda or go to your butcher)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
1 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
8 ounces cheese sauce (I like Velveeta)
1 to 2 tablespoons dry sriracha seasoning
Butter lettuce, for serving
4 toasted burger buns, potato preferred
1/2 small red onion, sliced paper thin
1/2 cup fried jalapenos (I like French's), crushed

Steps:

  • Place the patties on a tray in one layer. Mix the salt, pepper, cumin, garlic and onion powders and paprika in a small bowl. Sprinkle on both sides of the patties and rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • Add the patties to the grill and cook to desired doneness, flipping once.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the cheese sauce and sriracha seasoning in a small saucepot. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until fully combined and hot.
  • Lay down some lettuce leaves on the bottom buns, then top with the patties, onion slices, fried jalapenos and finally the cheese sauce. Top with the top buns and serve.

SOUTHWEST BURGERS



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"This is my lightened up version of a cheese stuffed gourmet Southwest burger I loved from a stand in Texas. This version is just as good but better for the waistline." -Deborah Forbes, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound extra-lean ground turkey
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup salsa
8 slices pepper Jack cheese (1/2 ounce each)
8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Lettuce leaves, tomato slices and red onion rings

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans. Stir in the onion, corn, bread crumbs, chilies, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Crumble beef and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Combine mayonnaise and salsa; refrigerate until serving., Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear., Top with cheese; cover and grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWEST BURGER



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We love burgers and have them every Saturday in summer. We also have a favorite burrito recipe. One day, we got the bright idea to combine two of our favorite recipe. Voila! Our Southwestern Burgers were created. -Tammy Fortney Deer Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
8 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
Mayonnaise or mustard, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top each burger with a cheese slice. , Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns with the lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise or mustard if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 888mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

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