Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo
Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo layers juicy, chili-kissed beef patties with pepper jack cheese and a tangy, spiced Cajun mayo for a bold, smoky bite. Fresh lettuce and tomato cool the heat, while jalapeño and garlic add a lively kick. Ideal for backyard grilling or game day when you want a burger with attitude.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 58
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Stir together the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl; set aside.
- 3
Mix the ground sirloin, onion, remaining 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, jalapeño, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Divide the mixture into 4 balls; press them into patties.
- 4
Grill on the preheated grill until the burgers are no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes per side, adding 1 cheese slice to each burger during the last 2 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the centers should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 5
Spread the mayo on the buns, then add the burgers, lettuce, and tomatoes.
- Calories 727.57 kcal High 36%
- Protein 31.9 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 36.08 g 13%
- Total Fat 50.62 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 14.9 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.59 mg High 40%
- Sodium 700.98 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.39 g --
- Added Sugars 2.97 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 89.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.42 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 192.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 40.61 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 7.87 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tex Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cajun Seasoning, Diced Onion, Garlic, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 727.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo made of?
- The main ingredients are Cajun Seasoning, Diced Onion, Garlic, Ground Beef, Hamburger Bun. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 727.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo healthy?
- Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 727.57 calories and 31.9 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 700.98 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.9 g (75% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.97 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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