Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers with Seared Peppers and Onions Recipe

Name: Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers with Seared Peppers and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it); 1 tablespoon chili powder (a palmful); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (half a palmful); 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (from several sprigs); Several drops of hot sauce; 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning; Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling; 1 1/3 pounds ground chicken; 1 tablespoon ground chipotle powder (a palmful); 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Several drops of hot sauce; 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning; EVOO, for drizzling; 1 tablespoon EVOO (once around the pan); 2 red and/or green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise; 2 garlic cloves, smashed out of the skin and chopped; 1 jalapeno or serrano chili, seeded and chopped; 2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa; 8 crusty rolls, split

Servings: persons

1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it)
1 tablespoon chili powder (a palmful)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (half a palmful)
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves (from several sprigs)
Several drops of hot sauce
1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
1 1/3 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoon ground chipotle powder (a palmful)
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Several drops of hot sauce
1 tablespoon grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning
EVOO, for drizzling
1 tablespoon EVOO (once around the pan)
2 red and/or green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 garlic cloves, smashed out of the skin and chopped
1 jalapeno or serrano chili, seeded and chopped
2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa
8 crusty rolls, split

1
Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
For the beef fajita burgers: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, Worcestershire, chili powder, cumin, thyme, hot sauce, and grill seasoning.
3
Divide the mixture into 4 portions and make 4 patties, 1 inch thick.
4
Drizzle with EVOO.
5
Cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side for medium, or until desired doneness.
6
For the chicken fajita burgers: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce, and grill seasoning.
7
Divide the meat into 4 portions and form 4 big patties, 1 inch thick.
8
Drizzle the patties with EVOO and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until the burgers are firm and cooked through.
9
To make the peppers and onions, heat a medium skillet over high heat.
10
Add EVOO and the bell peppers and onions.
11
Stir-fry the veggies, tossing them with tongs, to sear them at the edges.
12
Add the garlic and jalapenos.
13
Toss and turn the mixture for about 3 minutes, then add the salsa and toss for a minute longer.
14
Place the burgers on each bun bottom and top with 1/8 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top.

464

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (eyeball it), 1 tablespoon chili powder (a palmful), 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (half a palmful), and more.

Yes, Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers with Seared Peppers and Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers with Seared Peppers and Onions

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