Southwest Burger Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Southwest Burger
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
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
Ingredients
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1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
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4 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
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8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
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8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
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8 lettuce leaves
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1 large tomato, sliced
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1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
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Optional: Mayonnaise or mustard
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 8 patties.
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2.
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.
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3.
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
1 each: 516 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.
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