Fajita Cheeseburger with Spicy Cheddar

Name: Fajita Cheeseburger with Spicy Cheddar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; Salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons taco/fajita seasoning (approximately one packet, divided into 2 equal portions); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 handfuls crushed tortilla chips (for best crunch use yellow); 2 tablespoons [Organic Valley® Unsalted Butter]; 4 hamburger buns; 1 large bell pepper, cut into approximate 1/4-inch strips; 1 medium white or yellow onion, cut into approximate 1/4-inch strips; 8 slices [Organic Valley® Spicy Cheddar Cheese Slices]

Organic Valley is passionate about food and protecting the food system. Our in-house chefs, product development team members and employee-foodies love finding twists to enhance traditional fare. We also enjoy trying new ways to use organic products to create delectable meals and snacks that you can feel good about sharing with your family.

Fajita Cheeseburger on a plate with Organic Valley Flavor Favorites Spicy Cheddar sliced cheese.

Burger night meets Mexican night. These flavorful fajita burgers will quickly become a favorite addition to your recipe rotation. The tortilla chips mixed with the burger are an unexpected delight and yes, they will stay crunchy!

20 min Prep12 min Cook32 min Total

20 min Prep•12 min Cook•32 min Total

4 Servings

20 min Prep12 min Cook32 min Total

20 min Prep•12 min Cook•32 min Total

4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

Salt and pepper

4 tablespoons taco/fajita seasoning (approximately one packet, divided into 2 equal portions)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 handfuls crushed tortilla chips (for best crunch use yellow)

4 hamburger buns

1 large bell pepper, cut into approximate ¼-inch strips

1 medium white or yellow onion, cut into approximate ¼-inch strips

Directions

add butter: In a skillet on medium to medium-high heat, add butter.

stir: Once butter is melted, add bell pepper and onion and stir.

add seasoning: Add half the taco/fajita seasoning to the skillet.

cook: Cook 6-12 minutes or until vegetables are hot and slightly softened.

set aside: Remove skillet from heat and set aside.

For Burgers: In a bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, the remaining portion of taco/fajita seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Add crushed tortilla chips and mix until well incorporated.

form patties: Form into 4 patties taking care to be gentle and not pressing too hard.

cook patties: Cook patties with desired method to preferred doneness being sure to add 2 slices of spicy cheddar cheese per burger after flipping. This is also a good time to toast the buns. Add butter to the cut side and toast for 2-3 minutes.

serve: Top burgers with fajita topping and enjoy!