Not too long after I last made fajitas I came across this recipe for fajita burgers on Good Life Eats which sounded really good. I always enjoy playing around with different flavours or themes for burgers and I particularly liked the sound of a tasty texmex burger topped with tender sauteed onions and peppers. With the days starting to get cooler, it was time to get the burgers in and this weekend I got the chance to make them.
These burgers start out with all beef patties that are flavoured with salsa, taco seasoning and a healthy does of fresh cilantro which I covered with slices of pepper jack cheese that were added just at the end of cooking. Next up was the sauteed onions and peppers which I flavoured with even more taco seasoning. At this point the burgers are good to go but you don't have to stop there as you can easily add any of your favourite fajita or taco fillings and I went with some roasted tomatillo and avocado salsa. Luckily corn is still in season and I served the burgers with some fresh corn on the cob topped with cilantro lime butter.
Fajita Burgers
Tasty all beef burgers served fajita style with sauteed onions and peppers and your fajita toppings of choice.
Servings: makes 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1/2 package of store bought
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1/2 package of store bought
- 1/4 cup water or broth
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 4 buns
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup salsa (optional)
- 1 cup guacamole (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
Directions
- Mix the ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, Worcestershire sauce and cilantro.
- Form into 4 patties 3/4 inches thick and press your thumb into the middle to form a depression on top prevent bulging.
- Brush the patties with oil, place on grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Set aside, cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and peppers and saute until tender, about 4-7 minutes.
- Mix in the taco seasoning and water and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Assemble burgers with condiments of choice and enjoy!
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