Go Back
–+ servings
Salsa burger on a sesame bun with lettuce and topped with pepper jack cheese and chunky salsa.

Juicy Salsa Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese

Erin Indahl-Fink
Have you tried a burger with salsa? This Salsa Burger recipe is a zesty, delicious way to grill bugers. Topped with a chunky salsa and pepper jack cheese, these salsa burgers will be your new go-to cookout recipe!
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Remove Ads Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner/Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 325 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
  • Grilling Spatula These stainless steel grilling tools by OXO are perfect for quick grilling.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef (80/20 or 90/10 fat content)
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese (or other cheese of your preference)
  • 4 hamburger buns

Salsa Recipe:

  • 1 (14.5 oz. can) petite diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 large green pepper about 1/2 cup, diced
  • 1/2 large yellow pepper about 1/2 cup, diced
  • 1/2 medium white onion (about 1/2 cup), diced
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar

Instructions
 

For the Salsa:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, green and yellow pepper, onion, cilantro, garlic and vinegar. Stir to combine all ingredients. Set aside.

For the Burgers:

  • Preheat your grill to a medium high heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, salt, chili powder and pepper. Mix well. Using your hands, press and pat four quarter pound patties, making sure to wash hands before and after handling the raw meat.
  • Reduce grill temperature to medium low. Grill the burgers for about 5 minutes per side for a medium doneness. Add the pepper jack cheese, and let cheese melt for about 1 minute. Remove the burgers from the grill.
  • Cover burgers with foil and let rest for a couple minutes to help the burgers retain their juices.
  • Add burgers to slices buns, and top with approximately 2 tablespoons of the prepared salsa. Enjoy!

Notes

Cheese options: pepper jack cheese pairs well with the salsa and seasoning of the burger. However, if you would prefer a different cheese, American, Cheddar or Jack cheese would all be good.
Leftover storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover burgers will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 43gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 524mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword salsa burgers, salsa burger recipe, burger with salsa
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!