Southwest Sizzle Supreme Burger Recipe

Southwest Sizzle Supreme Burger Recipe

The Southwest Sizzle Supreme Burger is a bold and flavorful burger inspired by the spicy and vibrant flavors of the Southwest United States. Here’s a recipe for you to enjoy:

Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:

• 5 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Southwest Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers in adobo)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembling:

• 4 burger buns
• 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• Sliced jalapeños (optional for extra heat)

Instructions:

    Prepare the Burger Patties:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix the ingredients together until well combined, but avoid overmixing to keep the patties tender.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
4. Prepare the Southwest Sauce:
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, adobo sauce, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Refrigerate the sauce until it’s time to assemble the burgers.

    Cook the Burger Patties:

1. Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
3. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.
4. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty to melt.

    Assemble the Southwest Sizzle Supreme Burgers:

1. While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
2. Spread a generous amount of the Southwest sauce on the bottom half of each bun.
3. Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce.
4. Add a cheese-topped burger patty on the lettuce.
5. Layer on sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and jalapeños (if desired).
6. Top with the other half of the bun.

    Serve and Enjoy:

Serve your Southwest Sizzle Supreme Burgers immediately with your favorite sides, such as sweet potato fries or coleslaw.

These burgers are bursting with flavor, combining the smokiness of chipotle, the heat of jalapeños, and the richness of the Southwest sauce.

Adjust the spiciness to your liking by adding more or fewer jalapeños or adjusting the amount of adobo sauce in the sauce. Enjoy your Southwest-inspired burger!