Southwestern Burgers Recipe

Name: Southwestern Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic; 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 4 (3/4-ounce) slices pepper jack cheese; 4 plain burger buns; 4 red-leaf lettuce leaves; 8 red onion rings

Servings: persons

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
4 (3/4-ounce) slices pepper jack cheese
4 plain burger buns
4 red-leaf lettuce leaves
8 red onion rings

1
Stir ground beef, egg, chopped red onion, minced garlic, corn kernels, cilantro, and chipotle chile powder together in a large bowl; form into 4 equal-size patties. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat; cook burgers until medium-rare (5-6 minutes per side). Divide pepper jack cheese slices among cooked burgers; place on burger buns with lettuce leaves and red onion rings.
2
MyRecipes is working with
3
, the Partnership for a Healthier America, and USDA's MyPlate to give anyone looking for healthier options access to a trove of recipes that will help them create healthy, tasty plates. For more information about creating a healthy plate, visit
4
.

858

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Burgers 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.

Southwestern Burgers

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions