Fiesta Ranch Burgers Recipes

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.

RANCH BURGERS FROM HIDDEN VALLEY®

Steps:

• Preheat the grill or broiler.
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, seasoning mix, onion, and pepper and mix well. If desired, add bread crumbs to meat mixture, too.
• With wet hands shape the meat mixture into 6 patties, each about 1-inch thick. Grill the burgers for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165 degrees F is reached and juices run clear.
• Serve the burgers topped with the lettuce and tomato.

FIESTA BURGER

Steps:

• 1. Remove seeds and stem from dried chiles. For the New Mexico ones, you can usually buy mild, hot, or very hot, your preference. I use mild since I'm going for heat in this particular recipe.
• 2. Place chiles in food processor with garlic. Puree until both are ground up finely.
• 3. Remove from processor and place in a small bowl. Now add apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce and enough olive oil to make it the consistency you like. Then chop cilantro and mix in. The amount of cilantro will also be your preference.
• 4. Another tip to a great burger is grind your own beef if possible. I prefer chuck to make my burgers. Form patties and rub both sides with marinade. This will rub approx. 8 good size burgers.

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHEESEBURGERS

Steps:

• Combine seasoning/salad dressing mix with beef and cheese.
• Shape into 4 patties; cook thoroughly, until meat is no longer pink in the center; (We like to grill ours, but these can also be cooked on the stovetop).
• Toast buns before serving, if desired.