Fajita Burger with Peppers and Guacamole
In a moment of weakness I was enticed by the Fajita Burger poster. In my delirium I must have forgotten what everyone knows: That these fast food posters always look so much better than what you’re actually served.
I couldn’t even make it half way through the so-called “Fajita Burger,” which actually tasted like really spicy cardboard sprinkled with a few bell peppers. I knew it was time to recreate this promising meal at home.
My version of the fast-food chain’s Fajita Burger is loaded with flavor. Juicy, high quality beef seasoned with a Tex-Mex flair, fresh roasted salsa verde guacamole, and the traditional fajita-style bell pepper and onion mixture makes this burger taste just like a fajita.
Next time you have a craving for a grilled burger, give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed. Serve it with a side of corn, grilled or boiled, and smeared with Cilantro-Lime Butter and a glass of fresh limeade to round out the meal.
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Fajita Burger with Peppers, Onions and Guacamole
Juicy, high quality beef seasoned with a Tex-Mex flair, fresh roasted salsa verde guacamole., and the traditional fajita-style bell pepper and onion mixture makes this burger taste just like a fajita
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely minced cilantro
- 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced, yellow or purple
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red or orange bell pepper, sliced into strips
- Guacamole, such as Roasted Tomatillo Guacamole
- Hamburger Buns
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with salsa, Worcestershire, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Using your hands, mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions (using a kitchen scale helps). Form patties into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside. (This can also be done ahead and burgers can be refrigerated uncooked for a few hours, just bring to room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking.)
- Meanwhile, prepare the onions and peppers by heating a medium saute or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 - 1 tablespoon canola oil. Add the peppers and onions and let cook until they begin to brown, then stir every minute or so. Cook for total 5-7 minutes, or until desired tenderness is reached.
- Prepare the grill or grill pan by heating to high heat. Cook the burgers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. Melt sliced pepper jack cheese on top of each burger.
- Serve burgers on toasted buns with guacamole and the cooked pepper and onion mixture.
Notes
adapted from Sante Fe Burgers
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 903mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 42g
GoodLifeEats.com offers recipe nutritional information as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although GoodLifeEats.com makes every effort to provide accurate information, these figures are only estimates.
This post was written on behalf of Sargento, all opinions are my own.
those look like heaven! fajitas are my all time favourite food. This looks like a fabulous way to sneak another fajita night in the mix! 😛
Love this! I’m not sure which fast food chain has this now, but many years ago Ruby Tuesday had one that was delicious! I remember I almost cried when they took it off the menu. For a long time they’d still make it for me though. I keep meaning to make my own. Posts like this remind me it really isn’t that hard. You just have to actually do it. Your version looks awesome!
I’m definitely going to give this one a go and if it ends up tasting half as good as yours looks, I’ll be a very happy man. Thanks for sharing.
Hi,
Oh my gosh, this is the best burger I’ve ever seen!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! It looks so delicious and I’m sure that it’s much healthier than the fast food version you tried! I also blog about Mexican food recipes: http://www.mexfoodrecipes.com, I hope you’ll check it out! & feel free to get inspired! Best, Maria
Oh my gosh, this burger looks SO good! Love the flavors, I definitely need to give a try!!! 🙂
This burger knocks it out of the park. I can’t wait to try it!
Love all of the flavors in this burger… Yum!
This is seriously one the best looking burgers that I have ever seen. Gorgeous photos!
you’ve inspired me, I have a ground chicken version on the grill, made with salsa from my garden and peppers and onions from last year’s CSA. I didn’t want all the chunks of tomato from the salsa, so I’m using the salsa juice and some onions to keep it moist (along with the cilantro, cumin, and chili powder in the recipe above) So delicious!
That is a STUNNING burger. When the page opened, I actually said “whoa!” out loud. Great photos, fantastic recipe.
Love the guacamole on this! Yum!
Not into the whole spicy cardboard either! Now this looks like a burger!! 🙂
You crack me up girl! So so sorry you had to experience that icky fast food burger, but glad it inspired you to make your own.
Love these burgers!!!
I know exactly how you feel, throwing your hands up and submitting to a meal at a fast food joint. Luckily, our area has become a sort of Mecca for unusual burger places, so I don’t have to suffer anymore.
Mmmmmmm, does that burger look incredible!
This looks absolutely delicious! The guac and the peppers sounds wonderful!
These are some of my favorite things…. I want to eat this burger! Do you ship?? 🙂
That looks fantastic!
WHat a delicious twist on a burger! Love adding avocado to anything!
Definitely looks awesome! I always love avocados on my burgers and just added salsa last night with avocado…next time I’ll try yours with guac. Thanks!
That is one gorgeous burger, Katie!
UH. HUH. MAMA.
This is totally something I’d make… and love! I love creating “better than fast food” food! Delicious!!!
Now that is one good looking burger! Almost looks too good to eat. Sucha a great combination of flavors.