Southwest Salsa Burgers Recipe

Name: Southwest Salsa Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin; 1/4 cup refrigerated fresh salsa, divided; Cooking spray; 4 (0.67-ounce) slices Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers; 4 Boston lettuce leaves; 4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted

Servings: persons

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound 90% lean ground sirloin
1/4 cup refrigerated fresh salsa, divided
Cooking spray
4 (0.67-ounce) slices Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
4 Boston lettuce leaves
4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns, toasted

1
Combine first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons salsa. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
2
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Top each patty with 1 cheese slice; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts.
3
Place 1 lettuce leaf on bottom half of each bun; top with 2 tomato slices, 1 patty, 1 1/2 teaspoons salsa, and 1 bun top.
4
This updated version of Southwest Salsa Burgers is based on a recipe that originally ran in
5
, August 2010. The recipe was retested and updated for
6
, Oxmoor House, 2013.

580

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots, 3/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Southwest Salsa Burgers falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southwest Salsa Burgers

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