Mexican Burgers - Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Mexican Burgers - Recipe

This homemade Mexican burgers recipe is going to be your new favorite, with loads of seasoning, topped with guacamole and roasted jalapeno peppers.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 701kcal

12 ounces ground beef - 16 ounces if you're really hungry! 80% or 85% lean is best for this
2 tablespoons taco seasoning try this homemade taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips
1 egg beaten
1 roasted jalapeno pepper chopped
1 small onion chopped
3 cloves garlic chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 large slices cheddar cheese
1 roasted jalapeno pepper sliced into rings - for serving
Extra creamy homemade guacamole for serving if desired (Try this basic yet perfect guacamole recipe)

To a mixing bowl, add ground beef, taco seasoning, crushed tortillas, egg and chopped roasted jalapeno pepper.
Heat a pan to medium heat. Add olive oil and heat.
Add onion and cook about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
Remove from heat and add onion and garlic to the mixing bowl.
Hand mix everything in the mixing bowl but do not over-mix or it will become mushy. Form into two large patties.
Cook the burgers in the heated pan about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. The time will depends on the thickness of your burgers.
Top with cheese and cover a minute, until cheese melts.
Top with guacamole, if desired, and sliced roasted jalapeno peppers.
Serve!

I love these Mexican Burgers! Heat Factor: Mild-Medium.