Chili-s Santa Fe Burger Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
• STEP 2.Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices.
• STEP 3.Shape the ground beef into patties and grill them for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
• STEP 4.During the last minute of grilling, top each patty with a slice of pepper jack cheese and allow it to melt.
• STEP 5.While the patties are grilling, prepare the Santa Fe sauce by combining mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl.
• STEP 6.Toast the burger buns on the grill for a minute or until lightly browned.
• STEP 7.Spread the Santa Fe sauce on the bottom bun, then place the grilled patty on top.
• STEP 8.Top the patty with crispy tortilla strips and cover it with the top bun.
• STEP 9.Serve the Chili's Santa Fe Burger with your favorite side dish and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For a spicier burger, add some diced jalapenos to the ground beef mixture.
• Make sure to handle the ground beef gently when shaping the patties to avoid overworking the meat.
• If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the patties on a stovetop grill pan or in a regular frying pan.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover cooked patties can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the patties in a skillet or microwave until heated through before serving.
• Serve the Chili's Santa Fe Burger with a side of fries, coleslaw, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.