Salsa + Mozzarella Burgers

These salsa burgers will "dance" in your mouth with incredible flavor!

As a full-time teacher I like knowing that I can whip up dinner in under 30 minutes.  Burgers are always a good choice for my family during the week because everyone loves burgers, and there's always leftovers for a future meal. Cook once, eat twice!  

The salsa and chipotle chili pepper really give this burger a smoky and tangy kick!  My sister ate one of these burgers as a leftover lunch, and she couldn't believe it was still moist and juicy 3 days later.  Are you ready for a quick weekday dinner that you and your family will love?  Let's keep it simple and cook some burgers! 


SALSA + MOZZARELLA BURGERS
makes about 8 burgers

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs grass fed ground beef
• 1/4 yellow onion, grated
• 4 tbsp salsa (I used Green Mountain Gringo Mild Salsa)
• 1/2 tsp chipotle chili pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• salt + pepper, to taste
• 1-2 tbsp butter, ghee, or beef tallow 
• Fresh mozzarella, sliced (optional topping)

1.  In a large mixing bowl combine the beef, grated onion, salsa and spices together with your hands. 

2.  Form beef mixture into 8 medium size patties.  

3.  Grill burger patties or cook them in a large skillet in either ghee, butter, or beef tallow for about 7 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other side.  Lay slices of mozzarella on top of the burgers 2 minutes before they are done cooking.  

4.  Once the mozzarella has melted, serve your burger with your favorite roasted vegetable, some arugula, crunchy peppers, and top it off with a big dollop of salsa. Enjoy the flavor-dance party! 



                                 Always craving good food,
                                                       Jillian