Salsa Burger Recipes

ZESTY SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. Spray grate of outdoor grill with grilling spray. Preheat grill to medium heat according to manufacturer's directions. Meanwhile, set aside 1/3 cup drained tomatoes. Mix together beef, remaining drained tomatoes, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
• 2. Grill patties 10 minutes or until cooked through (160 degrees F), turning once. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese; melt slightly.
• 3. Place patties on bottom halves of buns. Top each patty with 3 or 4 avocado slices and a generous tablespoon of reserved tomatoes. Close with tops of buns. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef, salsa and bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 12 (4-inch) patties, 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle rounded tablespoon cheese in center of 6 patties, spreading slightly. Top with remaining patties; press edges together firmly to seal.
• Place patties on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 11 to 13 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F.
• Place burgers on bottom halves of buns. Top each with tomato and avocado slice and 1 tablespoon sour cream. If desired, top with additional salsa. Cover with top halves of buns.

AUDREY'S SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• In medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef, salsa and bread crumbs.
• Mix well and shape into 12 hamburger patties.
• No bigger than 4 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
• On 6 patties, sprinkle cheese on top of each patty.
• Place the remaining patties on top of the cheese covered patties to form a hamburger.
• Seal ends together by pressing the ends shut.
• Place on grill.
• Grill each side for 11 to 15 minutes or until your liking.
• Place cooked hamburger on bun topped with tomato, avocado, salsa and 1 Tablespoon sour cream.
• When doubling recipe, I found I needed to add more bread crumbs so the meat was the right consistency for a hamburger.

SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix together the beef, salsa, salt and pepper.
• Form into 4 patties.
• Grill to your desired temperature.
• Top with cheese the last minute to melt.
• Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

SALSA FOR THURMAN'S SALSA BURGER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in a larger container. Chill. The Thurman Cafe uses the Salsa on a 12-ounce burger that has been fried and topped with 3 ounces of mozzarella cheese and served open-faced on Texas Toast on a bed of lettuce. Add a side of sour cream, and you have the Thurman Salsa Burger.

SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
• Meanwhile, shape ground beef into 4 (4-inch) patties.
• Place patties onto grill. Grill, turning once, until cooked through (15 to 18 minutes). Top each burger with 1 slice cheese. Continue grilling until cheese is melted (1 to 2 minutes).
• To serve, place 1 burger on bottom half of bun; top with 1 tablespoon salsa, 1 sprig cilantro and top half of bun. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

BEEF & SALSA BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, mix together the first six ingredients, then season well. Shape the mixture into 4 burgers and place on a baking tray.
• Grill the burgers for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked through, then keep them warm. Split each burger bun in half, then lightly toast, cut side up, place under the grill, cut side up, and lightly toast for 1 min. Fill the toasted buns with some salad and top with a burger and a good dollop of tomato salsa.

SALSA CHICKEN BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine green pepper, onion, bread crumbs, salsa, parsley, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
• Mix in chicken.
• Shape into 4 1/2 inch thick patties.
• Heat oil in a nonstick skillet, fry burgers turning once until golden and no longer pink inside - approx 12 minutes.
• Heat buns and serve.