Description
Dive into a flavorful adventure with the Southwest Burger featuring smoky green chiles and juicy beef. This burger delivers an explosion of taste enhanced by melted cheese, fresh toppings, and a zesty sauce, making it an irresistible choice for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners. Simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, this burger is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup diced green chiles (canned or fresh)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 sturdy burger buns
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and pepper; form into four equal patties about one inch thick.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; cook patties for 5 minutes per side or until reaching an internal temperature of 160°F.
- In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with green chiles and cheddar cheese; cover to melt the cheese.
- Toast buns cut-side down on the grill/pan until golden brown.
- For the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Assembly: layer lettuce on the bottom bun, add tomato slices, place the cheesy patty on top, drizzle with sauce, and cap with the top bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For customization, swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based alternatives. Add jalapeños for extra heat or avocado slices for creaminess. Let burgers rest after cooking to maintain juiciness.