Name: Fajita Burgers with Chipotle Aioli and Roasted Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: For the hamburgers:; 3 lbs 80/20 ground beef; 1 tbsp fajita seasoning; 8 slices of Pepper Jack cheese; chipotle aioli; guacamole; sautéed peppers and onions; 8 brioche buns; serve with roasted sweet potatoes; For the fajita seasoning:; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp sweet paprika; 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; For the chipotle aioli:; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 1 chipotle pepper in adobo + 1 tsp sauce; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 2 tsp lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste; For the sautéed peppers & onions:; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 white onion, thinly sliced; 1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

Are you a burger fan? I definitely am. I’m not a huge steak eater, but I love a good burger. Usually, I choose a turkey burger (because I’m always trying to watch my calories), but sometimes you just need a good ole beef burger. These Fajita Burgers with Chipotle Aioli really kick it up a notch. Using my fajita seasoning (which is amazing), guacamole, chipotle aioli, and sautéed peppers and onions, this burger is hugely flavorful and delicious.

(A few of my other favorite burger recipes here and here and the best grill for cooking a burger–check this out.)

The Best Fajita Seasoning

I’m a huge fan of making my own seasoning blends (you can find my taco seasoning blend here). First of all, it’s so easy and fresh. Secondly, I also love that I know exactly what it is the seasoning blend. (I hate to buy a pre-packaged mix that’s full of cornstarch and salt). This seasoning blend is so easy to prepare and can be stored in a sealed jar for up to 6 months. To make this fajita seasoning you need:

cumin
chipotle chili powder
paprika
garlic powder
onion powder
oregano
salt
cayenne pepper

How To Make Chipotle Aioli

Chipotle Aioli is so amazing on these fajita burgers and as a dipping sauce for the roasted sweet potato fries. It’s simple to make full of flavor. You can either whip the aioli by hand or use a blender to blend it smoothly (this is my preference). This aioli is made with just a few ingredients–mayonnaise, chipotle peppers in aioli, lemon juice, pressed garlic, and salt and pepper. It’s amazing how just a few ingredients come together for an amazing sauce.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Aioli

This sauce is so amazing with my Roasted Sweet Potato Fries. This recipe is an oldie but goodie. You can even sprinkle a small amount of the fajita seasoning on them (in place of the cajun seasoning) before cooking for some added spice.

Cooking hint…
To get oven baked fries as crispy as possible, make sure the potatoes are completely dry before seasoning and also spread them evenly without touching to allow air to circulate around each potato slice.

Fajita Burgers with Chipotle Aioli & Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Authorloulousucre

DifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time30 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

For the hamburgers:

3 lbs 80/20 ground beef

1 tbsp fajita seasoning

8 slices of Pepper Jack cheese

chipotle aioli

guacamole(I used my chunky guacamole recipe, but made it a little smoother by smashing the avocados.)

sautéed peppers and onions

8 brioche buns

serve with roasted sweet potatoes

For the fajita seasoning:

1 tbsp cumin

1 tbsp sweet paprika

1 tbsp chipotle chili powder

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

For the chipotle aioli:

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 chipotle pepper in adobo + 1 tsp sauce

1 clove garlic, pressed

2 tsp lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

For the sautéed peppers & onions:

2 tsp olive oil

1 white onion, thinly sliced

1 poblano pepper, thinly sliced

1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced

Preheat the grill to 400℉.

Separate the hamburger meat and press into 8 patties and season with the fajita seasoning. Grill the burgers, flipping every 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 155℉, about 14 minutes.

In the last few minutes of cooking, add the cheese to melt and toast the hamburger buns.

To serve the cheeseburgers, coat each bun with the chipotle aioli, sautéd peppers & onions, and guacamole.

To make the fajita seasoning:

Combine all the ingredients together and store in a sealed container for up to 6 months.

To make the chipotle aioli:

Combine the mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, sauce from chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To make the sautéed peppers & onions:

Using a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers. Once the vegetables start to soften, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 3-4 more minutes until done.

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