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Fajita Burgers to Liven Up Your Burger Bar

Jessica Fisher · April 20, 2016 · 7 Comments

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Grilling season approaches. Switch your burger bar up a bit this year with salsa, chipotle mayo, and fajita vegetables. Viva the Fajita Burger!

Fajita Burgers from Good Cheap Eats

Burgers are a huge hit at our house. I know that I can get instant approval from everyone at the table when I make hamburgers.

They’re good with eating them at restaurants, too. Honestly, I can count on two hands all the great restaurants in our area that serve delicious and creative burgers. I’m thinking San Diego might be a sanctuary for folks who love burgers and small craft beers.

Anyway…. back to delicious and creative burgers. I love when burgers are fancy. I’m a little partial to certain ingredients like bleu, gorgonzola, swiss, cheddar, and pepper jack. Basically all the fancy and unfancy cheeses.

However, could I make a delicious and creative burger without the cheese?

Why yes, yes I could. Meet the Fajita Burger!

Fajita Burgers from Good Cheap Eats

The Fajita Burger is just what it sounds like: a Mexican-spiced burger topped with fajita vegetables, and a trio of toppings to choose from: guacamole, salsa, or spicy. It’s flavorful and fun, a great way to spice up your backyard barbecues this summer.

One of the great things about this burger recipe is that all the toppings fit a Whole 30, paleo, or dairy-free diet. Be sure to serve it bunless, and you’re good to go.

Tools I use to make this easy:

  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife
  • cooking tongs
  • large saute pan
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Fajita Burgers

Grilling season approaches. Switch your burger bar up a bit this year with salsa, chipotle mayo, and fajita vegetables. Viva the Fajita Burger!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fajita burger
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 461kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 2 tsp taco seasoning mix
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) julienned into matchsticks (about 1 1/2 cups pepper strips if you want to make a multi-colored mix)
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns optional
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup guacamole
  • 1/4 cup chipotle mayo
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
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Instructions

  • Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan. Divide the ground beef into four equal portions. Season each generously on both sides with the taco seasoning. Cook the burgers until desired doneness.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Add the peppers and onions. Season them with oregano and salt and pepper to taste. Cook stirring, until the onions are translucent and the peppers are tender.
  • Serve the burgers on buns, top with vegetables, salsa, guacamole, chipotle mayo, and/or chopped cilantro.

Notes

You can always skip the buns and serve on lettuce leaves instead!

Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg

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Filed Under: Beef, Grilling, Ground Turkey, Recipe, Sandwiches Tagged With: dairy-free, Veggies Most

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  1. Kathy says

    April 21, 2016 at

    These sound delicious and I will be trying them. 2 questions. Would it be better to mix the taco seasoning in the meat so that flavor is through the whole burger rather than just sprinkling on top? I’ve never seen chipotle mayo. Is this something I can mix myself? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      April 21, 2016 at

      Above I linked to another burger recipe that includes instructions for homemade chipotle mayonnaise: https://goodcheapeats.com/2011/07/tarragon-turkey-burgers-with-bleu-cheese-and-chipotle-mayonnaise-whats-on-your-plate/ You could definitely mix the taco seasoning in. I prefer the crust that the seasoning creates, plus I often freeze dozen of plain patties at one time so that we can have easy burger nights. Definitely go with what you prefer.

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    April 21, 2016 at

    Oh my goodness, this looks delicious!

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  3. Mandy W. says

    April 21, 2016 at

    I just wanted to take a minute and say “thanks” for all of the inspiration you have given me over the years. I don’t have a blog, but I wrote a guest post for my Sister-in-Law, and referenced you and your Eat the Pantry challenge. http://themerrillproject.blogspot.com/2016/04/what-to-do-when-ends-dont-meet-part-2.html
    You have really helped me as I have tried to become a better and more wise home cook. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      June 26, 2016 at

      Thanks for your kind words!

      Reply
  4. Kathy says

    April 2, 2018 at

    I made these burgers over the past Easter weekend. HUGE hit! Even my picky eater loved them. It was a fishmama weekend from burgers to chicken & green beans to empty tomb cake. We think you are THE BEST! Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica Fisher says

      April 2, 2018 at

      Yay! I’m so glad to hear it. Thank you for the great feedback!

      Reply

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