Best Southwest Burger Recipes

SOUTHWEST BURGER

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.

CAJUN BURGER WITH SPICY SOUTHWEST SAUCE

Steps:

• Cajun Mayo:.
• Prepare the Cajun mayo by combining the mayo, Cajun seasoning, and BBQ sauce and stir. Taste and adjust (like your grandma always told you), then set aside.
• Pre-Heat Grill on High.
• Burgers:.
• Heat a small pan over medium high heat.
• Add the pat of butter to the pan and melt.
• Add the onions and sauté 2-3 minutes stir often.
• Add the peppers and continue to sauté 1-2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• Remove the onion, pepper, garlic mixture from heat allow to cool (Stick it in the freezer if your stomach is growling!).
• Put the onion mixture into a large non-reactive bowl.
• Tear the hamburger into small pieces and place in the same bowl.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of the tbsp of Cajun seasoning over the meat and mix gently but thoroughly with your hands. (No pockets of seasoning please!).
• Sprinkle the remaining Cajun seasoning and remix careful to not over work the meat.
• Form into patties slightly larger than your buns.
• Grilling:.
• Place the burgers on the grill and listen to it sear the meat.
• Reduce the heat to medium / medium high and continue cooking with the lid closed until the burgers are done to your liking flipping once.
• Add the cheese shortly after the flip to get a really good melt (Important for thick slices of cheese).
• Remember meat tastes better if not over cooked and the temperature will rise another 3-5 degrees after pulling the burgers from the grill. Cooking by temperature is the only way to get consistent results. I like to pull my burgers at 145-150 degrees.

SOUTHWEST PEPPER JACK TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Cook and stir onions and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Add to turkey, beans, corn and seasonings in medium bowl; mix just until blended. Shape into 8 (1/2-inch thick) patties.
• Cook, in batches, in skillet 8 to 10 min. on each side or until done (165ºF), topping with cheese for the last 2 min.
• Serve on buns topped with tomatoes and avocados.

DEVIOUS DINERS DEVILISHLY DELICIOUS SOUTHWEST BURGER

Steps:

• Mix together bison burger, taco seasoning and salsa. Shape into 3 burgers.
• Grill on medium heat on foil for 6-8 minutes each side.
• Meanwhile mix together sour cream and guacamole.
• Top burgers with cheese, grill an additional 2 minutes to melt cheese.
• Place burger on bun, top with green chilies, diced tomatoes, french fried onions, and shredded lettuce.
• Spread sour cream/guacamole mixture on top of bun and place on top of burger.
• Enjoy.

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN BURGER SANDWICH

Steps:

• Be a dinnertime hero with this meal-in-a-sandwich that will win you applause. A black bean burger is topped with cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives, and then it's tucked into a bun along with salsa-and-ranch-dressed salad.
• 1. In small bowl stir together salad dressing and salsa. Toss with lettuce. Set aside.
• 2. Micro-cook veggie burger according to package directions, except after turning burger top with cheese, jalapeno pepper and olives. Continue micro-cooking according to package directions.
• 3. Top bun bottom with lettuce mixture and burger. Sprinkle with cilantro (if desired). Add bun top.

SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGER

Steps:

• Start by crumbling the raw turkey meat in a large bowl. Pour in the salsa and the rest of the spices. Mix all ingredients in well with the meat. (You may add extra or less of a particular seasoning if you'd like)
• Form 4 patties with the meat mixture. Try not to make them too tightly packed, because when they cook they puff up a little and get pretty thick.
• Spray a large skillet with olive oil cooking spray and put it on medium heat. Cook the four burgers for about 6 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked all the way through. (you may also grill the burgers).
• Put the burger on a bun, add cheese and whatever other toppings you would like.
• I mixed light mayo and salsa together to make a creamy sauce to spread on top of my burger. You could also sub the light mayo for light sour cream.
• ENjOY!

Z-BEST BURGER BUFFET IN THE SOUTHWEST!

Steps:

• Day before:.
• Prepare Recipe #227901.Tomatillo Salsa.
• Two hours before:.
• Prepare Recipe #51532 Guacamole and Recipe #108234 Garlic Aioli. (if you prefer a chunkier Guacamole, try Recipe #231702).
• Mix together coriander, garlic pwd and cumin and put on a flat plate.
• Coat chicken breasts with spice mixtures. Put on a clean plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until grill time.
• Fry bacon, place on clean plate,cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. (**if you can't find pepper bacon where you are, buy regular smoked bacon [not maple bacon] and sprinkle it with freshly ground black pepper).
• One Hour before:.
• Fire up grill.
• Tear up lettuce, slice up tomatoes and onion. Arrange on serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigetor.
• Place sauces in small serving bowls, cover with plastic wrap and put back in refrigerator.
• 1/2 Hour Before:.
• Fire up the grill.
• Set your banquet table (ie patio table of choice) so your guests can easily self serve with plates, napkins and all the goodies from the fridge.
• Grill chicken breasts on medium-high heat about 5 minutes per side. Internal temperature should be 180°C/350°F.
• After turning the chicken, lightly brush the bread slices with olive oil and place on the grill to lightly toast. (If you can't find onion bread, any dense bread can be used).
• About a minute before removing from grill, top each breast with a slice of Pepper Jack Cheese.
• To build Burger:.
• Place chicken breast on toasted bread.
• Add bacon, onion and chopped green chili's.
• Top with any or all of the three dips (Tomatilla Salsa/ Guacamole/ Garlic Aioli).
• Finish off with slice of tomato and lettuce.
• Disfrutar/ Enjoy!

GRILLED SOUTHWEST BURGER

Steps:

• 1. Coat grill with cooking spray; heat on high. Mix sirloin, bell pepper, egg white, 1/2 teaspoon salt and hot sauce in a bowl. Form into four 4-inch patties. Set aside. Cook corn with 1 tablespoon water in microwave 30 seconds; mix with tomato, onion, cilantro, juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl. This is your salsa. Grill burgers 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until no longer red in the center. Place on buns and top with salsa. Serve with Grilled Tricolor Peppers.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN POBLANO BURGER/SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Cut each large chicken breast in half, and pound each half until it is about 1/2 thick throughout the fillet.
• 2. Lay the chicken breasts in a shallow pan and pour enough marinade to cover them about 1/2 way. Turn over and generously coat both sides of each breast with the marinade, and then cover and let set in the fridge for at least an hour.
• 3. To make the mayo sauce, mix the light Mayo/Miracle Whip with the cayenne pepper, paprika, and curry power. Mix well, and set aside out of fridge to let the flavors blend.
• 4. After chicken has marinated for at least an hour, pre-heat the grill on medium heat and place all 4 chicken breasts on the grill.
• 5. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes, applying extra marinade to each side with a brush if desired.
• 6. While chicken is cooking, prepare each bun with 1/2 to 1 Tbsp of the Mayo spread on each side of the bun. Place a leaf of lettuce on the top part of each bun. Take 4 whole peppers and slice them open so they lie flat, and set them aside.
• 6. Once the chicken is almost done (150-160*F internal temp, or 5-6 minutes on each side), place a slice of Colby Jack cheese on each breast and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese starts to melt.
• 7. Place the finished chicken breasts on the lower half of the bun and top each one with a pepper, then close up the sandwich and enjoy!

SOUTHWEST GRILLED TURKEY BURGER CRUNCHWRAP - HEY GRILL, HEY

Steps:

• Preheat. Heat your grill to medium-high heat (around 450 degrees F).
• Make the patties. In a large bowl, mix all the patty ingredients until well incorporated, then divide into 6 patties. Be sure to press them to an even thickness of about 1 to 1¼ inch thick all the way through for even cooking and consistency.
• Grill. Grill the patties for 4-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
• Assemble. Heat a well-greased cast iron skillet or plancha on the grill while you assemble the crunchwrap. Start by placing the large burrito on your workspace. Sprinkle with a handful of shredded Mexican blend cheese. Top with a tostada. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of cheese dip in the center of each tostada, followed by a grilled turkey burger patty.
• Finish assembling. Top each patty with a spoonful of nacho cheese dip, a second tostada, and a healthy sprinkle of more shredded cheese.
• Fold. Make sure your skillet is nice and hot because once you fold, you need to fry the cheese side shut otherwise they will unfold. To fold, pick a starting point and form a crease to bring the tortilla to the center of the tostada, continue folding the burrito down and around in this fashion, if it doesn't come all the way to the middle, don't worry, it will be fried shut by the cheese.
• Cook closed. Quickly and carefully place the crunchwrap cheese side down on the skillet and cook for 30-45 seconds to get crispy and sealed shut. Next, flip the crunchwrap over and cook the bottom for another 30-45 seconds.
• Make dipping sauce. Make the dipping sauce by stirring all ingredients together in a medium bowl.
• Serve. Serve the hot turkey burger crunchwraps with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!

SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGER SOUTHWEST WRAP

Steps:

• 1. Cook burger according to package directions. Cut burger in half.2. Top tortilla with burger, lettuce, guacamole, salsa and sour cream. Roll up tortilla. Serve immediately.*NOTE: Warm paper-towel-wrapped tortilla in microwave at high for 10 to 15 seconds.

SOUTHWEST (SWEET POTATO) VEGGIE BURGER

Steps:

• To make the burgers: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a small baking sheet with tinfoil. Spray with cooking spray. Poke the potatoes all over with a fork and bake on the prepared baking tray until fork tender and soft, about 45 â€" 50 mins. Let cool. In a large bowl, mash up the baked sweet potato and the white beans with a fork. Leave the beans a little bit chunky to add some texture. Stir in the cornmeal, garlic, paprika, cumin, chile powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minute to make it easier to form. While the mixture cools, prep all the veggies and heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a large pan over medium/high heat. Cook the sliced red pepper and onion until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm. To make the patties: Pour 1 Tbsp of Panko onto a small plate. Take ½ cup of the potato mixture and form a patty (it is a little messy!) and press down onto the panko to cover the bottom. Once the bottom is covered, slide the patty off the plate onto a separate large plate. Repeat with the remaining 3 burgers and then sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of Panko over the formed burgers, pressing gently to adhere it. Heat 2 Tbsp of Olive oil into the same large pan over medium heat. Using a pancake flipper, gently lift each burger off the plate and into the pan, use the sides of the flipper to gently reform if any patties lose their shape. Cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Do not flip until the burger easily releases from the pan. Once golden, flip and cook and additional 6-8 minutes on the other side. The inside of the burgers stays very soft and moist with a crispy exterior. Once cooked, transfer each burger to a bun and top with lettuce, avocado slices, sautéed red pepper and onion, corn kernels and cilantro. Serve immediately.