Description
This Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo is a flavorful and juicy grilled beef burger spiced up with a zesty Cajun mayonnaise. Perfectly seasoned ground sirloin patties are grilled to perfection, topped with pepper Jack cheese, and served with fresh lettuce and tomato on toasted buns for a mouthwatering burger experience with a spicy twist.
Ingredients
Cajun Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Burger Patties
- 1 ⅓ pounds ground beef sirloin
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
Toppings and Buns
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns, split
- 4 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cajun Mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set this spicy mayo aside to add flavor to your buns later.
- Make Burger Patties: In a large bowl, mix ground beef sirloin, diced white onion, chopped seeded jalapeño, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning until well combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and flatten each into a patty.
- Grill Burgers: Place patties on the preheated grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in the center. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, top each burger with a slice of pepper Jack cheese to melt. The internal temperature should reach at least 160°F (70°C) for safety.
- Assemble Burgers: Spread the prepared Cajun mayo on the split buns. Layer each bottom bun with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and the grilled burger topped with melted cheese. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
- For less heat, remove all seeds from the jalapeño before chopping.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the burgers reaches 160°F (70°C) for safe consumption.
- You can substitute ground sirloin with ground chuck for a richer flavor.
- Toasting the buns lightly on the grill adds extra texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning in the mayo and patties according to your spice preference.
