Best 10 Tex Mex Burgers Recipes

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**Tex-Mex Burgers: A Flavorful Fusion of Mexican and American Cuisine**

Indulge in the tantalizing Tex-Mex Burgers, a unique culinary creation that harmoniously blends the bold flavors of Mexican and American cuisines. These mouthwatering burgers feature juicy beef patties seasoned with a zesty blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, topped with melted cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the various recipes presented in this article, each offering a distinct twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Tex-Mex Burger with its classic toppings to the adventurous Green Chile Cheeseburger with its spicy green chile sauce, there's a recipe to satisfy every palate. Get ready to fire up the grill and embark on a flavor-packed adventure with these delectable Tex-Mex Burgers.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS WITH AVOCADO MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, grated
2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 avocado, halved
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices pepper jack cheese (about 3 ounces)
4 sesame potato buns
Shredded lettuce and tortilla chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Combine the turkey, garlic, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into four 1/2-inch-thick patties; set aside.
  • Combine 1/2 avocado, the mayonnaise, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; mash until smooth. Thinly slice the remaining 1/2 avocado and season with salt and pepper. Set aside for topping.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates). Add the burgers and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Top each burger with a slice of cheese; cover and cook until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds.
  • Meanwhile, split and toast the buns; spread the avocado mayonnaise on the cut sides. Serve the burgers on the buns with lettuce, the sliced avocado and tortilla chips.

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS



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Flavored with taco seasoning and cilantro and topped with salsa and sour cream, these Southwestern turkey burgers are so good. I round out the menu with roasted corn on the cob and deep fried pita pieces topped with cinnamon. -Nancy Bourget, Round Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
4 hamburger buns, split
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the turkey, taco seasoning and cilantro; shape into four patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side., Sprinkle cheese over burgers; grill 2-3 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Combine sour cream and salsa. Serve burgers on buns with sour cream mixture and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 34g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 1233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

TEX-MEX VEGGIE BURGERS



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Categories     Sandwich     Herb     Pepper     Rice     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Corn     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 15 1/4-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained, 1/2 cup liquid reserved
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornmeal
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/4 cup cooked white rice
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 teaspoons diced jalapeño chili
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 no-lard 9- to 10-inch-diameter flour tortillas (99% fat-free)
8 tablespoons light sour cream
8 tablespoons purchased salsa

Steps:

  • Blend 1/2 cup corn kernels and 1 tablespoon cornmeal in processor until moist clumps form. Add 3/4 cup corn kernels; process 10 seconds (reserve remaining corn for another use). Transfer corn mixture to heavy medium nonstick saucepan. Add 1/2 cup corn liquid, onion, bell pepper and lime peel. Cover and cook over very low heat until thick and firm, stirring often, 12 minutes. Mix in rice, cilantro, jalapeño, salt and cumin. Drop 1/4 of mixture onto each of 4 pieces of foil; press pieces into 3/4-inch-thick patties. Let stand until completely cool.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spray both sides of burgers with nonstick spray; grill until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Grill tortillas until pliable, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer tortillas to plates. On each tortilla place 1 burger, 1/4 of sour cream and 1/4 of salsa. Fold tortillas over to enclose.

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium zucchini
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 pound ground turkey (94% lean)
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 slices Monterey jack cheese
4 burger buns, split and toasted
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • 1. Place a box grater on 2 sheets of paper towels. Grate the zucchini on the large holes of the grater. Roll in the paper towels to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the scallions, turkey, egg, chili powder, and salt until well combined. Form into 4 burger patties the same diameter as your buns.
  • 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the burgers and cook until browned on the bottoms, about 7 minutes. Carefully flip and cook until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Place a slice of cheese on top of each burger, then transfer to the bottom buns. Top with the salsa and the top burger buns.
  • 3. Once the stovetop is cool, wipe up any oil splatters or meat juices that may have spilled on the counter with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes*. Rinse hands once complete.
  • *Use as directed. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable water rinse is required.

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS WITH ZUCCHINI SALAD



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Light the grill tonight for this zesty take on the classic burger, inspired by the Southwest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more for grates
3 medium zucchini or yellow squash, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground turkey (93 percent lean)
2 teaspoons chili powder
4 ounces pepper Jack cheese, thinly sliced
4 thick slices country bread, halved
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
Store-bought salsa, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grates. In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, onion, lime juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Let zucchini salad marinate at room temperature, 15 minutes (or refrigerate, up to 1 day).
  • Form turkey into 4 patties (4 inches each). Using thumb, make an indentation in center to prevent burgers from rounding on top. Sprinkle with chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Cover and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of a burger reads 155 degrees, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Top burgers with cheese. Cover and continue to grill until cheese has melted and internal temperature reaches 165, 2 to 4 minutes more. Meanwhile, grill bread until lightly charred. Place each burger on a piece of bread; top with avocado slices, salsa, if using, and remaining bread. Serve burgers with zucchini salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 46 g

TEX MEX TACO BURGERS



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Kid pleaser! I only knew of one place that sold these, and since I no longer live in the area, I was forced to make them myself.

Provided by ngdarlen

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion, minced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning, if using zaar recipe, then the equivalent, 1/4 cup
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
taco sauce (not picante, but the smooth sauce)
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck and onions in skillet on medium high till meat is no longer pink.
  • Add taco seasoning (do not add water to mix) and toss with the meat to coat, cooking for about 5 more minutes.
  • Lightly butter the inside of the buns and toast in skillet or under broiler till nice and brown.
  • Spread the taco sauce on the inside of each bun, add taco meat, shredded lettuce, cheese and tomato.
  • Enjoy!

TEX-MEX TURKEY BURGERS



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Turkey Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Poultry

Time 22m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 1/4 lbs 95% lean ground turkey or 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (or nonfat cheese) or 3/4 cup Mexican blend cheese (or nonfat cheese)
6 light hamburger buns or 6 multi-grain hamburger buns
1/4 cup salsa (or mix half and half) or 1/4 cup ketchup, plus (or mix half and half)
2 tablespoons salsa (or mix half and half) or 2 tablespoons ketchup (or mix half and half)
6 slices red onions or 6 slices sweet white onions
6 slices tomatoes
6 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and red bell pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until the vegetables are finely chopped.
  • Place the vegetables, ground meat, and taco seasoning mix in a medium-sized bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into six 4-inch patties.
  • Grill the burgers over medium coals or cook under a broiler for about 6 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature of the patties reaches 165 degrees (160 degrees for ground beef) and the meat is no longer pink inside.
  • (To retain moisture, avoid pressing down on the patties as they cook.).
  • Alternatively, coat a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and cook the burgers over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over each burger, cover the grill, and cook for another minute, just until the cheese is melted.
  • Place each burger in a bun and top with some of the salsa or ketchup, onion, tomato, and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 302.6, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 23.7

GRILLED TEX-MEX VEGGIE BURGERS



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Enhance frozen veggie burgers with a quick-to-fix corn salsa that has a bit of a kick!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 12 oz bag)
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
2 frozen vegetable burgers
2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, mix corn, bell pepper, vinegar, chili powder and cumin. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • Cover and grill burgers over medium heat 8 to 12 minutes, turning once, until heated through.
  • Cut burgers in half. Place each burger half in pita bread pocket. Top with corn mixture and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

TEX MEX BURGERS



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These burgers are so good. I make them all the time. Friends and family always request this when we get together for dinner.

Provided by brittni trudgen

Categories     Burgers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground chuck (can use lean ground beef)
5 hamburger buns
1 c guacamole, homemade is best!!!
5 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 c bread crumbs
1 egg
1 1/3 Tbsp melted butter (to brush on buns for toasting)
1 1/4 c shredded tex mex cheese
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together ground chuck, taco seasoning, breadcrumbs, egg, and worchestershire sauce until combined. Do not overmix!!! Divide into 5 equal patties and let rest until ready to cook.
  • 2. make guacamole!!
  • 3. Fry or bbq burgers until fully cooked. Add 1/4 of shredded tex mex cheese on top, let melt.
  • 4. brush buns with butter and toast lightly.
  • 5. layer bottom bun with guacamole, burger, lettuce and lightly mayo the top bun. Serve and enjoy!!

TEX MEX BURGERS



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I'm getting ready for grilling season and these sound great.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 c ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste
oil, for brushing
4 flour tortillas (6-inch)
fresh cilantro, chopped
lettuce, optional
GUACAMOLE:
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 lime, juiced (or lemon)
1/2 small fresh green chili, seeded and chopped
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a bowl. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well. Divide into 4 portions.
  • 2. Shape each portion into a patty.
  • 3. Make guacamole: Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork, then mix in the garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, chili and cilantro. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the surface of the guacamole with plastic wrap, leaving no air between plastic wrap and guacamole.
  • 4. Brush the burgers lightly with oil. Grill on a medium-hot barbecue for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Turn the burgers once during cooking.
  • 5. Just before serving, heat the tortillas on the barbecue for about 15 seconds on each side. Place a spoonful of guacamole and a burger on each tortilla, then fold the tortilla over. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve plain or with lettuce.

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Tips for Making the Best Tex-Mex Burgers:

- **Choosing the Right Beef:** Opt for ground chuck or sirloin for a juicy and flavorful burger patty. Ensure the beef has a fat content of at least 20% for added moisture. - **Seasoning the Patties:** Create a flavorful patty by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix these seasonings into the ground beef before forming the patties. - **Forming the Patties:** Gently shape the seasoned ground beef into patties, making sure not to overwork the meat. Handle the patties delicately to avoid compacting them, which can result in dense burgers. - **Cooking the Burgers:** Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the burgers for a few minutes per side until they reach your desired doneness. Avoid moving the patties around too much while cooking, as this can hinder the formation of a nice crust. - **Building the Burger:** Toast the burger buns and layer them with your favorite toppings. Classic Tex-Mex options include cheddar cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños. Experiment with different combinations to create your perfect burger. ###

Conclusion:

Tex-Mex burgers offer a delicious fusion of Mexican and American flavors, making them a popular choice for backyard barbecues and casual gatherings. By following these tips, you can create mouthwatering Tex-Mex burgers that are sure to impress your friends and family. Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings and sides to customize your burgers and find your favorite combinations. Enjoy the unique blend of spices, juicy beef, and fresh ingredients that make Tex-Mex burgers a truly tantalizing culinary experience.

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