Fajita Burgers
I am a burger loving girl, they might actually be my favorite food to be honest, and these Fajita Burgers do not disappoint. They’re packed with flavors for a pure flavor explosion. If you like spicy, you’re going to love these. They are the perfect combination of fajitas and burgers in every bite. If you do not like spicy don’t worry I have some other options for you further down. This recipes makes approx. 8 servings which means if it’s just you you’ll have burgers, salads and wraps prepped for the week!
Servings: 8 Servings ~ 75 grams of peppers
Calories: 496kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Ground Beef Burger Patties (91% lean)
- 8 Burger Buns (200cals each)
- 8 slices of white cheddar cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped (150g)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (150g)
- 1/2 large yellow onion, sliced
- 7 oz can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- lettuce (optional)
- avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Slice pepper and onions into thin slices. Heat a sauté pan over medium low and spray with cooking spray. Add onions and peppers and cook until softened. Approx. 10 minutes.
- While the peppers and onions cook open the chipotles and chop large pepper into small pieces. Add sauce and peppers to onions and bell peppers and sauté. Add 1/4 cup water and put on simmer to cook.Important note: 1 full 7 oz. can is SPICY. If you cannot handle spice, use 1/2 to 1/4 can of peppers.
- Cook burger patties to your desired temp. I use pre-formed frozen 91% all beef patties from our local grocery store. You can make your own patties or use any frozen patty. Nutrition facts will be for 91% lean 9% fat patties (190cals).Top with cheese and melt.
- Assemble your burgers. Bun, lettuce, burger, 75g peppers, avocado, bun.Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
- For less spice, only use 1/2 to 1/4 can of peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 19g
