Description
Flavor-packed beef burgers loaded with melted cheese, zesty enchilada sauce, and topped with classic fixings—bringing the bold taste of enchiladas served as handheld burgers.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 slices cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup enchilada sauce (red or green, plus extra for topping)
4 burger buns or sandwich rolls, toasted
Toppings (optional but recommended): sliced avocado or guac, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, sour cream or crema, chopped cilantro
Instructions
In a bowl, mix ground beef with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into four patties.
Preheat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side (or until internal temp about 160 °F/71 °C).
During the last minute of cooking, spoon about 1 Tbsp enchilada sauce onto each patty, then top each with a slice of cheese. Cover (with lid or foil) to melt cheese.
Toast buns if desired, then spread a layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom halves. Place the sauced, cheese‑topped patties on the buns.
Add toppings: avocado or guac, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, sour cream or crema, and cilantro. Drizzle more enchilada sauce over everything if you like extra sauce.
Close burgers and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
