Z Best Burger Buffet in the Southwest

Transform your next gathering into a flavor-packed feast with "Z Best Burger Buffet in the Southwest," a customizable culinary experience designed to delight every palate. Featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned beef patties infused with smoky paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, this recipe brings the bold flavors of the Southwest straight to your table. Served on buttery toasted brioche buns and accompanied by a vibrant array of toppings like creamy avocado, crisp butter lettuce, pickled jalapeños, and zesty chipotle mayo, this burger buffet is all about choices. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it's equal parts fun and flavorful, with minimal prep time and maximum satisfaction. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or a weekend dinner party, this Southwest-inspired burger buffet is guaranteed to steal the show.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 8 pieces brioche burger buns
• 8 pieces cheddar cheese slices
• 2 pieces sliced avocado
• 2 pieces tomato slices
• 8 pieces butter lettuce leaves
• 0.5 cup pickled jalapeño slices
• 0.5 cup chipotle mayo
• 1 piece red onion slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.

Step 2

Divide the beef mixture into 8 equal portions and form each portion into a burger patty about 3/4-inch thick. Use your thumb to press a slight indentation into the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Place the burger patties on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side for medium, or until your desired doneness is reached.

Step 5

In the last minute of cooking, add a cheddar cheese slice on top of each patty. Close the grill lid or tent with aluminum foil to melt the cheese.

Step 6

While the burgers cook, toast the brioche buns on the grill or in a separate skillet until lightly golden and warm.

Step 7

Set up your burger buffet with the toasted buns, cooked patties, and an array of toppings including avocado slices, tomato slices, lettuce leaves, pickled jalapeños, chipotle mayo, and red onion slices.

Step 8

Let everyone build their own perfect Southwestern burger by layering their favorite toppings onto the buns with the juicy, spiced patties.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your customizable Southwest burger buffet!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2111.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6019.4

Total Fat 427.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 166.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1156.1mg	0%
Sodium 9605.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 281.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.9g
Protein 262.7g	0%

Vitamin D 56.2IU	0%
Calcium 2288.7mg	0%
Iron 39.6mg	0%
Potassium 3676.1mg	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: 63.9%

Protein: 17.4%

Carbs: 18.7%