Southwestern Cheeseburgers W W
Elevate your burger game with these mouthwatering Southwestern Cheeseburgers featuring smoky spices, melty cheddar, and a flavor-packed whiskey-glazed onion topping. The juicy ground beef patties are perfectly seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, then seared to perfection and crowned with gooey cheddar. Served on buttery brioche buns toasted to golden perfection, these burgers are layered with tangy chipotle mayo, fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and optional spicy pickled jalapeños for a Tex-Mex twist. The highlight? Sweet and savory whiskey-glazed onions that add a gourmet touch. Quick and easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, this burger recipe delivers a bold, southwestern-inspired feast you can enjoy any night of the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices sliced cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons whiskey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 0.25 cup pickled jalapeño slices (optional, for serving)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix gently but thoroughly to avoid overworking the meat.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty, about 3/4-inch thick. Use your thumb to press a dimple into the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking. Set aside.
In a small skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter and the sliced onion. Cook until softened and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the whiskey and brown sugar, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the liquid has evaporated and the onions are glossy. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and chipotle chili powder to make the chipotle mayo. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Toast the brioche buns cut-side down until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes, and set aside.
Add the burger patties to the skillet or grill pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.
To assemble the burgers, spread the chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a lettuce leaf, a burger patty, whiskey-glazed onions, sliced tomato, and pickled jalapeños (if using). Place the top bun over the toppings.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides, like fries or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.8 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 665 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 5958 mg | 259% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.5 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.4 g | ||
| Protein | 132.1 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1182 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 2063 mg | 44% | |
*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.
