Southwestern Sizzle Burgers
Southwestern Sizzle Burgers pack bold taco-seasoned beef with sweet onions and crisp green bell pepper, capped by creamy pepper jack for a gentle heat. Finished with cool sour cream and bright salsa on a toasted bun, each bite balances spice, richness, and freshness. Great for casual weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings when you want a flavorful twist on a classic burger.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwestern Sizzle Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 2
In a large bowl, use your hands to combine the ground beef, taco seasoning mix, bell pepper, and onion. Shape the mixture into 6 patties.
- 3
Lightly oil the grill grate.
- 4
Grill the burger patties for 5 minutes on each side, or until well done.
- 5
During the last minute or so, place the buns cut side down on the grill to toast.
- 6
Before removing from the grill, place a slice of cheese on each burger.
- 7
Serve the burgers on the toasted buns, topped with salsa and sour cream.
- Calories 585.55 kcal High 29%
- Protein 32.11 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 36.76 g 13%
- Total Fat 33.89 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 12.93 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 111.26 mg High 37%
- Sodium 443.31 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 2.72 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 4.43 g --
- Added Sugars 2.91 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 87.96 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.45 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 225.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 24.19 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Southwestern Sizzle Burgers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, and Hamburger Bun. Each serving provides about 585.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern Sizzle Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Beef, Hamburger Bun, Salsa. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern Sizzle Burgers?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 585.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Sizzle Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Southwestern Sizzle Burgers healthy?
- Southwestern Sizzle Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 585.55 calories and 32.11 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 443.31 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.93 g (65% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.91 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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