Fajita Style Mexican Burgers

Bring the flavors of Mexico to your next barbecue with these fajita style Mexican burgers. Packed with spices and topped with all your favorite fajita fixings, these burgers are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Package Lean Ground Turkey (about 1 1/3 Lb)
• 1 1/2-2 Tablespoon Fajita Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/4 Cup Diced Green Chiles
• 2 Tablespoons Cilantro (chopped (optional))
• Salt and Pepper (to season the top and bottom of burger before grilling)
• 1/2 Sweet Onion (sliced)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper (sliced)
• 1 Orange Bell Pepper (sliced)
• 4 Buns
• 2 Cups Colby Jack Cheese (shredded and divided)
• 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon Water
• 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1 Pinch Salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat.
2. 2Drizzle in a little oil, enough to coat the bottom of the pan, and throw in your onions and peppers as soon as the oil begins to shimmer.
3. 3Toss the veggies once to mix everything and distribute the oil.
4. 4Turn the heat down to medium low and allow to cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender and the onions are translucent and beginning to caramelize.
5. 5Remove from the heat.
6. 6Heat the grill to medium-high heat, and make sure the grill is well greased so the burgers don't stick. (You can totally use a grill pan in the house which is what we did the second time around, and it worked perfectly).
7. 7Add the fajita or taco seasoning, diced green chiles and cilantro to the ground turkey in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Pat out each patty, leaving a small indentation in the center to promote even cooking.
8. 8Place the burger on the grill, season the other side and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
9. 9Meanwhile, in the skillet where the peppers were, add 1/2 cup shredded cheese over medium heat. Once melty, pile 1/4 of the peppers and onions on top.
10. 10Spread sauce on a toasted bun, top with burger and then pour the cheese and peppers over the burger. Eat immediately!
11. 11--- Sauce ---
12. 12In a bowl whisk together all ingredients and set aside.