Sassy Southwestern Burgers Food

SOUTHWESTERN BACKYARD BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. , Grill buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, tomato and toppings.

BARBECUED SOUTHWESTERN BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium heat. Mix meat and 2 Tbsp. of the barbecue sauce. Shape into six patties. Remove 2 Tbsp. of the remaining barbecue sauce; place in small bowl. Set aside to spread onto the buns as directed just before serving.
• Grill patties 15 to 18 min. or until cooked through (160°F), turning the patties over after 8 min. and adding the onions to the grill for the last 4 min. of the meat grilling time, brushing the onions and burgers occasionally with the remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce for the last few min. of the grilling time.
• Spread cut sides of buns with the reserved 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce. Fill with lettuce, burgers and onions.

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.

SASSY SOUTHWESTERN BURGERS

Steps:

• Fire up the grill. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, 2 tablespoons of the salsa and the taco seasoning mix; mix well. Shape the mixture into 4 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
• When ready to grill, place the patties on a gas grill over medium heat or on a charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals. Cook 11 to 13 minutes or until the patties are thoroughly cooked, turning once.
• Place 1 slice of cheese on each patty; cook an additional 1 minute or until cheese is melted. You might want to toast the buns slightly on the grill at the same time.
• Place the patties on the bottom halves of the buns. Top each with 1 tablespoon of the salsa and add the top portion of the bun.

SIZZLING SOUTHWEST BURGERS

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.

SASSY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine beef, taco seasoning, and 1/4 cup salsa, and shape into 8 patties.
• Grill patties 12 minutes, or until cooked thoroughly, if broiling place patties on broiler pan 4-5 inches from heat and broil until cooked thoroughly, turning once during cooking.
• When patties are almost done, place rolls cut-side down on grill and heat 1-2 minutes.
• Place 8 patties on bottom half of bun, to with cheese and cook an additional 1 minute or until cheese melts.
• Top with 1 tablespoon salsa, and top with remaining bun half.

SOUTHWESTERN BURGERS

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and taco seasoning; blend in.
• Shape ground beef into 8 balls.
• Make a well in center of each hamburger and place 2 Tablespoons cheese in each well.
• Enclose the well and flatten into patties.
• Wipe grill with olive oil so burgers won't stick.
• Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center.
• Place cooked burger on bun topped with salsa.

SOUTHWESTERN BURGER WITH CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE & BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Lightly mix cumin, chili powder, salt, and ground beef; form patties, and grill until done.
• Spread chipotle mayonnaise on one side of bun; add fixings & burger; spread BB sauce on other side of bun; then enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN BURGER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash black beans with a fork. Add onion, jalapeno pepper and cumin. Mix well.
• Place ground beef in a large bowl, followed by the bean mixture. Add sauce, egg white and cilantro. Blend well with a fork.
• Form into four 3/4-inch patties.
• Broil or grill for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
• **NOTE**.
• Per Serving: Calories 145, Calories from Fat 40, Total Fat 4.4g (sat 2.2g), Cholesterol 52mg, Sodium 173mg, Carbohydrate 5.9g, Fiber 1.7g, Protein 20.4g.
• Nutritional Breakdown as listed.