Enchilada Burger Recipe is packed with flavorful Tex-Mex seasoning. Enchilada Sauce and lots of cheese give them an extra kick. This burger has a further enchilada twist and is piled high with fresh toppings!
1.5 to 2poundsground beef (I used Certified Angus Beef
2teaspoontaco seasoningstore-bought or homemade, recipe below
1/2cupenchilada saucestore-bought or homemade, recipe below
4 to 6hamburger buns
2avocadossliced
1/2cuppico de gallostore-bought or homemade, recipe below
4 to 6slicesMonterey Jack cheeseI used Cabot
1tablespoonfresh cilantrochopped
TACO SEASONING RECIPE
1tablespoonchili powder
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoononion powder
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes
¼teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoonpaprika
1 and ½teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoonblack pepper
HOMEMADE ENCHILADA SAUCE
¼cupvegetable oil
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2tablespoonschili powder
8ouncestomato sauce
1cupwatermore if needed
¼teaspooncumin
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoon onion powder
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
salt to taste
PICO DE GALLO RECIPE
2smallyellow onions
6mediumRoma tomatoes
1cupcilantro leavesfresh, chopped
1mediumjalapenoseeded
1halflemonjuiced
Instructions
TACO SEASONING RECIPE
Combine all ingredients, store in an airtight container.
HOMEMADE ENCHILADA SAUCE
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir flour and chili powder into the oil; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually stir tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar into the flour mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
PICO DE GALLO RECIPE
Dice onion, tomato, and jalapeno. I like to remove the seeds from the jalapeno and the seeds and pulp from the tomato. Stir onion, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice over top and salt to taste. Stir. Store in refrigerator.
BURGERS
Prepare grill or skillet.
Using clean hands, blend together the ground beef and 2 teaspoons taco seasoning. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into 1/2 inch patties.
Grill the burger patties over medium-high heat, 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium. Top each burger with one slice of cheese. Turn off the heat and close the grill. Allow the cheese to melt, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Stovetop instructions - Add a thin layer of oil to the pan and add your burger patties making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear until cooked through (about 4 minutes on each side). Top each burger with one slice of cheese and allow it to melt.
BUILD YOUR BURGER
You can build your burger any way you want. As you can see in the photos, I topped the bottom bun with lettuce, then the burger with melted cheese. On top of the burger I added sauce, pico, avocado slices, more cilantro, and replaced the top bun.
Notes
Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected.