Cheesy Beef Enchilada Burgers

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A beef enchilada burger with cheddar cheese, fajita veggies, and guacamole is served on a plate.

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Cheesy Beef Enchilada Burgers

These Cheesy Beef Enchilada Burgers are bound to become your new go-to weeknight burger recipe! Ground beef patties are loaded with crushed tortilla chips, enchilada sauce, and taco seasoning, then topped with melty Cheddar cheese, sautéed fajita veggies, and fresh guacamole for bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

For the Enchilada Burgers:

¾ cup tortilla chip pieces plus more chips for serving (see note)
1 pound 90/10 ground beef
½ cup red enchilada sauce divided
½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
1 ¼ teaspoons salt divided
½ teaspoon black pepper divided
3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
4 slices cheddar cheese
4 hamburger buns toasted
Fresh cilantro for serving

For the Fajita Veggies:

1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
2 jalapeño peppers seeded and thinly sliced (optional)
1 small sweet onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water

For the Guacamole:

1 large avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice from ½ lime
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

For the Burgers: Add the tortilla chips to a food processor and pulse for 20-30 seconds, or until they resemble coarse crumbs. You should end up with about ⅓ cup of crumbs.
¾ cup tortilla chip pieces
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ¼ cup of the enchilada sauce, tortilla crumbs, shredded cheese, taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties about 4 inches wide and 1 inch tall. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
1 pound 90/10 ground beef, ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties in a single layer and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium or 150°F for medium-well. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place a cheese slice on each patty and cover the skillet to help it melt. Remove the patties from the skillet, set aside on a plate, and tent with foil to keep warm.
4 slices cheddar cheese
For the Fajita Veggies: While the burgers are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a separate cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, and jalapeños, cooking for 4-5 minutes and stirring occasionally. Pour in the water, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, then continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, or until the veggies are tender and lightly caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
1 red bell pepper, 2 jalapeño peppers, 1 small sweet onion, 2 tablespoons water
For the Guacamole: In a medium bowl, mash the avocado, lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small chunks. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside until ready to use.
1 large avocado, 1 tablespoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
To Assemble the Burgers: Spread guacamole on the bottom bun, then place a cheeseburger patty on top. Add a scoop of fajita veggies, a few extra tortilla chips, and an extra drizzle of the remaining enchilada sauce, if desired. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
4 hamburger buns, Fresh cilantro

Notes

Taco Seasoning: The Evolving Table taco seasoning mix was used when testing this recipe. If using a storebought blend, you may need to adjust the amount of salt added.
Cheese: Use Mexican blend, cheddar, or Monterey Jack for the best flavor. A finely shredded cheese is best for the beef patties as it will evenly distribute.
Juicy Burgers: Let the patties rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before cooking. This helps the flavors meld and prevents them from falling apart while cooking.
Fajita Veggies: If you like them with a slight char, let them cook undisturbed for 30-60 seconds before stirring. This gives them a caramelized, smoky flavor.
Heat Level: If you want less spice, leave out the jalapeños. For more heat, add a dash of hot sauce to the guacamole or mix chipotle powder into the fajita veggies.

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