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Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers

By Rachael | Updated on February 11, 2021

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This post is sponsored by Green Chef, all opinions are my own.

Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers

This juicy flavorful burger is extra cheesy which makes it extra craveable. It has a seasoned burger patty covered in amazing Monterey Jack cheese, and is topped with a layer of roasted peppers and sautèed onions, and a chimichurri sauce for a finishing touch. 

Serve the Southwest Fajita Cheeseburger with sweet potatoes that are lightly seasoned and oven roasted. 

This recipe comes from Green Chef, and was part of a meal delivery kit I received. It was so simple and flavorful, I knew I had to share it with you guys.

southwest fajita cheeseburger on grey plate with sweet potatoes to the side of the dish.

This incredible burger tastes like something you would get from the best burger place around. The flavors are fun and Southwest in nature, with sweetly caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, cheese, and that chimichurri sauce. And it is all served on a brioche bun. 

I can’t wait to share this recipe, but before we get into it, let’s talk about Green Chef! 

Southwest fajita cheeseburgers

What is Green Chef

Green Chef is like the best friend of a busy mom, or someone whose lifestyle can make meeting dietary restrictions difficult. They are a meal kit delivery service, offering quick and easy recipes with step-by-step instructions, chef tips, and photos to guide you along. The organic ingredients come right to your door with minimal prep required. And the recipes are delicious. 

You order online, and there is a wide variety of dishes with plenty of options to choose from each week. Including recipes from specific dietary lifestyles like keto or plant based. And you can switch week to week which lifestyle you want to order from. 

The meal kits are delivered to your door. They have fresh, organic ingredients, and eco-friendly practices and packaging. In fact, Green Chef is the most sustainable meal kit, offsetting 100% of its direct carbon emissions and plastic packaging in every box. 

Then you just make the recipes. They are developed by chefs, are easy to make, and come complete with step by step instructions. Ingredients are pre-measured, perfectly portioned, and mostly prepped so it really is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table. 

I have found it to be a great way to discover new recipes and family favorites that I continue to cook. 

And during this crazy time, the contactless delivery right to your doorstep is a huge perk. 

Honestly, it takes the mental burden out of planning meals, and makes shopping easier, makes healthier eating during the holidays easy, and saves time! You still get great tasting,  chef-curated recipes featuring organic veggies and high-quality proteins, with no hassle. It makes cooking easy.

What you need for Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers

What You Need to Make Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers

These burgers are easy to make, and take some basic ingredients, but offer incredible flavor your whole family will love. Plus the recipe is for more than just burgers, you get a side too! A tasty, delicious complete meal.

  • Ground Beef
  • Chimichurri Sauce with Olive Oil
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Red Onion
  • Brioche Buns
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Spices: Cumin, Paprika and Ancho Spices

How to Make Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers

Time needed: 30 minutes

Flavorful Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers, juicy and delicious, and full of bold flavors.

  1. Prep

    Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
    Cut ends off the red onion and cut in half lengthwise. Make the strips of onions about 1/4 inch.

  2. Season & Roast Sweet Potatoes

    Place sweet potatoes in a medium bowl. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Season with salt, a pinch of pepper and about half of the cumin, paprika and ancho spices. Stir to coat.
    Spread your sweet potatoes out in single layer on a lightly oiled, foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes.A sheet of southwest sweet potatoes

  3. Season Beef & Form Patties

    Place ground beef in a bowl for sweet potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon of the chimichurri sauce with olive oil and about half of the Monterey Jack Cheese. Season with remaining spice blend and about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix throughly to evenly distribute ingredients.Making burgers

  4. Cook Patties

    Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil in a medium over safe sautè pan over medium heat until shimmering. Once pan is hot, add patties. Sear about 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle remaining cheese over patties. Transfer to pan. Roast 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.Cooking hamburger patties in cast iron

  5. Cook Onion & Peppers

    Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil in a small sautè pan medium-high heat. Add onion to hot pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes or until softened, stir occasionally.
    Add roasted peppers and about 2 tablespoons water. Cook 1-2 minutes or until peppers are warmed.Cooking peppers and onions

  6. Toast Cheeseburger Buns

    Open brioche buns. Place buns directly on oven rack. Toast 2-3 minutes or until browned. Toast buns

  7. Assemble your burgers!

    Transfer buns to a cutting board. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the remaining chimichurri sauce over cut side of each bun. Top with a burger patty and the onion and pepper mix and enjoy! Making a burger

Tips and Tricks

Making this recipe is Eazy Peazy but here are a few tips to make sure it turns out every time:

  • Uniformly Slice: When you cut up your onion, slice it uniformly so it cooks evenly. 
  • Preheat Pan: I know it is tempting to pop your patties into the pan before it is hot, but don’t do it. They will get a better sear, flip better, and taste better if you wait for the pan to be hot. Trust me! 
  • Instant Read Thermometers Are Helpful: You want your burger cooked through, and an instant read thermometer helps with that. When you pop your burgers in the oven to finish cooking, an instant read thermometer can help you ensure you get it right. 
  • Watch Your Buns: When toasting the buns they can brown up quickly, so keep an eye on them because you don’t want them to burn.
Green chef burger

Make Ahead and Storage

If you want to make this ahead, here is what you can do:

  • Make patties. Cook patties. Cool patties and wait to assemble when ready to serve. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
  • Slice onions and cook with roasted red peppers. Let cool. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
  • Reheat burger patties in the oven at 425 degrees for 5-6 minutes, heat onions and pepper mix on stove top or microwave, then assemble and serve. 

So go ahead, make your life a little easier and tastier with this recipe.

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Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers

Southwest Fajita Cheeseburgers

Juicy burgers with totally craveable flavors. Monterey Jack cheese, chimichurri, and a delicious pepper and onion mixture to top the burgers with. All served on a brioche bun!
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Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 10 oz Ground Beef
  • 1/4 cup Chimichurri Sauce with Olive Oil
  • 2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Red Peppers
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 10 oz Sweet Potatoes

Spice Mix

  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ancho

Instructions

Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
    Cut ends off the red onion, and cut in half lengthwise. Make the strips of onions about 1/4 inch.

Season Sweet Potatoes and Roast

  • Place sweet potatoes in a medium bowl. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Season with salt, a pinch of pepper and about half of the cumin, paprika and ancho spices. Stir to coat.Spread your sweet potatoes out in single layer on a lightly oiled, foil-lined baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes.

Make Patties

  • Place ground beef in a bowl for sweet potatoes. Add 1 tablespoon of the chimichurri sauce with olive oil and about half of the Monterey Jack Cheese. Season with remaining spice blend and about 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix throughly to evenly distribute ingredients.

Cook Patties

  • Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil in a medium over safe sautè pan over medium heat until shimmering. Once pan is hot, add patties. Sear about 3 minutes on each side. Sprinkle remaining cheese over patties. Transfer to pan. Roast 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Cook Onions and Peppers

  • Heat about 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil in a small sautè pan medium-high heat. Add onion to hot pan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes or until softened, Stir occasionally.Add roasted peppers and about 2 tablespoons water. Cook 1-2 minutes or until peppers are warmed.

Toast Buns

  • Open brioche buns. Place buns directly on oven rack. Toast 2-3 minutes or until browned. Cut off sides of bun.Transfer buns to a cutting board. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the remaining chimichurri sauce over cut side of each bun.

Assemble

  • Top buns with beef patties, sauteed onion, and roasted red peppers, and top with the top bun. Serve with roasted sweet potatoes and remaining chimichurri sauce.

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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