Fiesta Burgers Recipes

STUFFED FIESTA BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Mix meat and seasoning mix; shape into 8 thin patties. Mix cream cheese spread and cheddar; spoon about 2 Tbsp. onto center of each of 4 patties. Top with remaining patties; pinch edges together to seal.
• Grill 7 to 9 min. on each side or until done (160°F).
• Fill buns with burgers, salsa and avocados.

FIESTA RANCH BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into five burgers., Broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and cilantro. Serve burgers with dressing on lettuce-lined buns.

FIESTA STUFFED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix the ground turkey, garlic, onion, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Divide the mixture into 8 small patties. Place two of the pepperjack cheese quarters onto each of 4 of the patties; top with the remaining 4 patties so the cheese is in the center. Press along the edges of the burgers to seal.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers in the skillet until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes per side.

FIESTA TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans. Stir in the bread crumbs, egg white, chili powder, salt and pepper. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 4 patties., In a large, greased cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook patties over medium heat until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, 6-8 minutes on each side. Serve on buns with lettuce and tomato and, if desired, mayonnaise.

FIESTA BURGER

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, chorizo, onion powder, cumin and 2 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Form the mixture into palm-size balls.
• Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the balls on the griddle and smash with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Cook, flipping once, until cooked through. Divide the Cheddar and queso blanco among the burgers and let melt. Remove the burgers to a plate.
• Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup and lime zest and juice in a bowl; mix to blend. Add cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
• Toast the slider buns on the griddle. Serve the burgers on the buns, topped with some rosada sauce.

FIESTA EMU BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground emu with taco seasoning. Form into 4 patties. Cook over very hot grill or in skillet over high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side. Spread buns with sour cream, if using. Add emu patties, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes, if desired.