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Mexican Burgers - Recipe

This homemade Mexican burgers recipe is going to be your new favorite, with loads of seasoning, topped with guacamole and roasted jalapeno peppers.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 701 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ground beef - 16 ounces if you're really hungry! 80% or 85% lean is best for this
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning try this homemade taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 roasted jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 large slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 roasted jalapeno pepper sliced into rings - for serving
  • Extra creamy homemade guacamole for serving if desired (Try this basic yet perfect guacamole recipe)

Instructions

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  1. To a mixing bowl, add ground beef, taco seasoning, crushed tortillas, egg and chopped roasted jalapeno pepper.
  2. Heat a pan to medium heat. Add olive oil and heat.
  3. Add onion and cook about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  5. Remove from heat and add onion and garlic to the mixing bowl.
  6. Hand mix everything in the mixing bowl but do not over-mix or it will become mushy. Form into two large patties.
  7. Cook the burgers in the heated pan about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. The time will depends on the thickness of your burgers.
  8. Top with cheese and cover a minute, until cheese melts.
  9. Top with guacamole, if desired, and sliced roasted jalapeno peppers.
  10. Serve!

Notes

  • I love these Mexican Burgers! Heat Factor: Mild-Medium.

Nutrition Information

Calories 701kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 232mg (77%) Sodium 584mg (24%) Potassium 646mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 785IU (16%) Vitamin C 23.2mg (26%) Calcium 291mg (29%) Iron 4.5mg (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 701

% Daily Value*

Calories 701kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 232mg 77%
Sodium 584mg 24%
Potassium 646mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 785IU 16%
Vitamin C 23.2mg 26%
Calcium 291mg 29%
Iron 4.5mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.