Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers: Have One of Each!

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: South of the Border Burgers

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (73)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(73)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
Yield: 4 servings, 1 each of beef and chicken burgers

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Beef Fajita Burgers:

1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1 tablespoons chili powder, a palm full
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh picked thyme leaves, several sprigs
Several drops hot sauce
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Chicken Fajita Burgers:

1 1/3 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoons ground chipotle (smoky flavor) chili powder, a palm full
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Several drops hot sauce
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Seared Peppers and Onions:

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 red or green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow skinned onion, thinly sliced lengthwise, reserve 1/4 of a piece, uncut
1 jalapeno or serrano, seeded and chopped
2 cups tomatillo, green chili salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa, your choice
8 crusty rolls, split
Bacon and Black Bean Smash, recipe follows

Directions

Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium high heat.

For Beef Fajita Burgers:

Combine sirloin, Worcestershire, spices, thyme, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Mark meat into 4 sections and make 4 patties, 1-inch thick. Using the reserved 1/4 onion piece, grate half of it on the burgers. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on the patties. Cook patties 4 minutes on each side for medium or, until desired doneness.

For Chicken Fajita Burgers:

Combine chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Score and divide meat into 4 sections and form big patties, 1-inch thick. Using the rest of the 1/4 reserved onion piece, grate the other half of it on the burgers. Drizzle patties with extra-virgin olive oil and cook 6 minutes on each side or until meat is firm and cooked through.

Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and peppers and onions. Stir-fry the veggies tossing them with tongs to sear them at edges. Add the jalapeno or serrano pepper. Toss and turn the mixture about 3 minutes, then add salsa of choice and toss a minute longer. Place burgers on each bun bottom and top with 1/4 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top. Serve Bacon and Bean Smash on the side.

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recipe Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers: Have One of Each!
korey port huron, MI 07-25-2009
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A Swing and a Miss
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

We only made the chicken ones. This is the first time we have ever been disappointed in one of RR's burger recipes. First... off, we used only 1 TEAspoon of chipotle powder, not a tablespoon and the burgers were still pretty spicy. I really feel bad for those who used the whole tablespoon. I found the burgers highly seasoned, but the flavors didn't seem to come together - all I could taste was chipotle then Montreal Steak Seasoning. The pepper, onion and salsa topping we found to be messy and not that great...and I used good salsa too! Sorry folks, I know many of you loved them, but we didn't. Read more
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Christie Celina, TX 07-18-2009
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It's okay
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Different taste for a burger. We've only done the beef, but it was pretty tasty.
recipe Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers: Have One of Each!
Ash Kapolei, HI 05-14-2009
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fast and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made the beef burger and it was quick and easy. i'm looking forward to making the chicken burgers next!
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Shawna pompano beach, FL 02-10-2009
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Easy and good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made the beef burger and it was definately different than your normal burger but it was very tasty. I left the hot peppers... out of the veggies and Used Pace Tequila Lime salsa. We didnt find the burgers to be spicy. Read more
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Anna Virginia Beach, VA 07-27-2008
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So easy and fun
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made the beef burger (haven't tried the chicken) and it was such a unique and spicy dinner for DH and I. We loved them... with refried beans on top, and the sauteed peppers and onions on top were SO yummy. My hubby keeps requesting that we make these again.Read more
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JANET Woodbridge, VA 06-10-2008
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chicken please!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We've only tried the chicken burgers of this recipe, but they were great! I also mix some shredded cheese in with the... burgers, it's yummy.Read more