Southwest Cheeseburger Recipe

Equipment: Grill	Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins	Servings: 4-6

 

A Southwest Cheeseburger is a delicious twist on a classic burger. It combines the flavors of the Southwest with a juicy beef patty, creating a mouthwatering culinary experience. The combination of spices, toppings, and condiments adds a unique and flavorful kick to the traditional burger. To make a Southwest Cheeseburger, you will need the following ingredients:

 

Ingredients

• 2lbs of Ground Chuck
• Spicelopedia Southwest Zesty Fiesta Seasoning
• 1 large yellow onion, 1/2 crescents
• 1 Red and Green bell pepper each
• 1 cup of Mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp of Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 Beefsteak tomato, sliced
• 4-6 Pepper Jack cheese slices
• 4-6 hamburger buns

 

Procedures

Step One

In a mixing bowl combine mayonnaise, cilantro and 2 tbsp of seasoning. Mix until combined and refrigerate until ready to use.

 

Step Two

For the onions, add to an oiled pan over low-medium heat and caramelize onions for about 20 mins or until a nice medium to darker brown color occurs, making sure to toss every few mins.

 

Step Three

Set aside and reheat when ready to use.

 

Step Four

Dry saute the peppers over low-medium heat in a nonstick pan, be careful to not overcrowd the pan. Toss every 3-4mins, peppers will be done when they appear blistered with some char and are softened, about 10-12 mins.

 

Step Five

Set aside and reheat when ready to use.

 

Step Six

For the onions, add to an oiled pan over low-medium heat and caramelize onions for about 20 mins or until a nice medium to darker brown color occurs, making sure to toss every few mins.

 

Step Seven

In a pan, or grill, over medium heat, add burger patty and cook until browned, about 5 mins. Flip burger and continue cooking to right before the desired doneness (150F-155F for medium well).

 

Step Eight

Add cheese to the top of the patty and let melt, about 2 mins.

 

Step Nine

While cheese is melting assemble burgers by spreading burger sauce on buns, layering with tomato, caramelized onion, then blistered peppers.

 

Step Ten

Finish by adding patty with melted cheese, top with bun.