Cha Cha Burgers Recipe

Name: Cha Cha Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/4 cup chunky salsa (mild, hot, or extra spicy); 1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 hamburger buns, split; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (plain or jalepeno); 4 tablespoons sour cream; 4 slices tomatoes; leafy green lettuce or finely shredded cabbage

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup chunky salsa (mild, hot, or extra spicy)
1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns, split
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (plain or jalepeno)
4 tablespoons sour cream
4 slices tomatoes
leafy green lettuce or finely shredded cabbage

1
Combine beef, salsa, tortilla chips, chili powder and salt and shape into 4 patties.
2
Place the top halves of the buns, cut side up in a shallow metal baking pan (I use disposable foil pans) top with cheese and cover with foil.
3
BBQ grill the burgers 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
4
After the first 5 minutes, place the bun pan over indirect heat for 5 minutes or until cheese has melted.
5
To assemble, place the burgers on the bun bottoms, top each with 1 tbls sour cream, 1 tomato slice, lettuce or cabbage and the other bun halves cheese side down.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/4 cup chunky salsa (mild, hot, or extra spicy), 1/4 cup finely crushed tortilla chips, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Cha Cha Burgers falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Cha Cha Burgers

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