This quick and easy Southwest Burger recipe puts a bold, flavorful twist on the classic burger. Featuring Grass Run Farms® frozen ground beef patties, melty pepper jack cheese, salsa, guacamole, and fresh jalapeños, these burgers are ready in under 20 minutes and pack serious flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual cookouts.
Time: 5 minutes prep, 12-13 minutes cooking, 17-18 minutes total
Serving Size: Makes 6 burgers
Cut Type: Frozen Ground Beef Patties
Ingredients
- 1 box of Grass Run Farms® 80% Lean Frozen Ground Beef Patties
- 6 slices of pepper jack cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
- 1, 16 oz jar of salsa for topping
- 1, 15 oz container of guacamole for topping
- 2 sliced jalapeños for topping
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the frozen ground beef patties directly on the grill. Cook for 6 minutes or until juice forms directly on the patty.
- Flip the burger and cook for 6-7 more minutes until the internal temperature of the beef patty reaches 160°F or your preferred doneness.
- Cover each cooked burger with a slice of cheese and let the edges melt onto the beef patty.
- Once slightly melted, remove the burgers from the grill.
- To build the burgers, spread a spoonful of salsa and guacamole on the heel of the buns and top with sliced jalapeños.
- Add the burger patties, place the top bun, and enjoy.
Recipe courtesy of Grass Run Farms®.
