Southwestern Burger with Chipotle Mayonnaise Bbq Sauce

Fire up the grill for this bold and smoky Southwestern Burger with Chipotle Mayonnaise BBQ Sauce—a true crowd-pleaser that brings the heat and flavor of the Southwest to your backyard barbecue. Juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties are infused with cumin and smoked paprika, then topped with melty cheddar cheese for a rich and savory bite. The star of the show is a creamy, smoky chipotle mayonnaise BBQ sauce that pairs beautifully with the tender burgers and adds a zesty kick. Served on toasted buns and layered with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices, tangy red onion, and optional pickled jalapeños for an extra zing, these burgers are the ultimate summer grilling treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're perfect for effortless entertaining or a weeknight dinner bursting with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup BBQ sauce
• 4 pieces Cheddar cheese slices
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 1 large Tomato (sliced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Pickled jalapeños (optional)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4 even portions and form into burger patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Step 2

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan using the olive oil.

Step 3

Cook the burger patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust the cooking time to your preferred level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty to melt.

Step 4

While the burgers are grilling, prepare the chipotle mayonnaise BBQ sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce until smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster for 1-2 minutes until they’re golden brown.

Step 6

Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous layer of chipotle mayonnaise BBQ sauce on the bottom bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, a cooked patty with melted cheese, a few slices of red onion, and pickled jalapeños if desired. Top with the upper bun.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries, sweet potato wedges, or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1257.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3184.9

Total Fat 234.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 530.3mg	0%
Sodium 5484.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 122.0g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 1161.1mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2072.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.6%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 18.0%