Best 2 Sizzling Southwest Burgers Recipes

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 Hamburgers

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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.