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Southwest Burger

Name: Southwest Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 3/4 pound bulk pork sausage; 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese; 8 hamburger buns, split, toasted; 8 lettuce leaves; 1 large tomato, sliced; 1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced; Optional: Mayonnaise or mustard

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022

We love burgers and have them every Saturday in summer. We also have a favorite burrito recipe. One day, we got the bright idea to combine two of our favorite recipe. Voila! Our Southwestern Burgers were created. —Tammy Fortney Deer Park, Washington

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Ingredients

1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
8 hamburger buns, split, toasted
8 lettuce leaves
1 large tomato, sliced
1 to 2 ripe avocados, peeled and sliced
Optional: Mayonnaise or mustard

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 8 patties.

Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Top each burger with a cheese slice.
Grill 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt. Serve on buns, with the lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise or mustard if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 516 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.

Southwest Burger

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