Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers With Seared Peppers and Onions |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 23 Minutes |
Ready In: 53 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Rachael Ray. She says this recipe makes 4 servings-2 burgers a piece. Ingredients:
1 1/3 lbs ground sirloin |
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce |
1 tablespoon chili powder |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 -3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves |
3 -5 drops hot sauce (to taste) |
1 tablespoon mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning |
extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling) |
1 1/3 lbs ground chicken |
1 tablespoon dried chipotle powder |
2 -3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
hot sauce (several drops or to taste) |
1 tablespoon mccormick's montreal brand steak seasoning |
extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling) |
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil |
2 red bell peppers or 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise |
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise |
2 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped |
1 jalapenos or 1 serrano chili, seeded and chopped |
2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa or 2 cups chipotle-tomato salsa |
8 crusty rolls, split |
Directions:
1. Heat a grill pan or large skillet over med-high heat. 2. To make the beef fajita burgers: combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, thyme, hot sauce, and steak seasoning in a large bowl. 3. Divide mixture into 4 portions and make 4 patties, 1-inch thick. 4. Drizzle with olive oil; cook the patties for 4 minutes on each side for medium doneness. 5. To make the chicken fajita burgers: combine the ground chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce, and steak seasoning in a large bowl. 6. Divide the meat into 4 portions; form 4 patties, 1-inch thick. 7. Drizzle patties with olive oil and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until the burgers are firm and cooked through. 8. To make the peppers and onions: heat a medium skillet over high heat. 9. Add in olive oil and the bell peppers and onions; stir-fry the vegetables, tossing them with tongs, to sear them at the edges. 10. Add in the garlic and jalapenos; toss and turn the mixture for about 3 minutes; then add in the salsa and toss for 1 minute. 11. Place the burgers on each bun bottom; top patties with 1/8 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top. |
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