Ingredients
Beef Fajita Burgers:
1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, (eyeball it)
1 tablespoons chili powder, (a palmful)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, (half a palmful)
2-3 tablespoons fresh picked thyme leaves, several sprigs
Several drops hot sauce
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
Chicken Fajita Burgers:
1 1/3 pounds ground chicken
1 tablespoons ground chipotle (smoky flavor) chili powder, (a palmful)
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Several drops hot sauce
1 tablespoon grill seasoning (such as Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick)
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
Seared Peppers and Onions:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), 1 turn of the pan
2 red or green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow skinned onion, thinly sliced lengthwise, reserve 1/4 of a piece, uncut
1 jalapeno or serrano, seeded and chopped
2 cups tomatillo, green chili salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa, your choice
8 crusty rolls, split
Directions
Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. For Beef Fajita Burgers : Combine sirloin, Worcestershire, spices, thyme, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Mark meat into 4 sections and make 4 patties, 1-inch thick. Using the reserved 1/4 onion piece, grate half of it on the burgers. Drizzle EVOO on the patties. Cook patties 4 minutes on each side for medium or, until desired doneness. For Chicken Fajita Burgers: Combine chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Score and divide meat into 4 sections and form big patties, 1-inch thick. Using the rest of the 1/4 reserved onion piece, grate the other half of it on the burgers. Drizzle patties with EVOO and cook 6 minutes on each side or until meat is firm and cooked through.
For Seared Peppers and Onions:
Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add EVOO and peppers and onions. Stir-fry the veggies tossing them with tongs to sear them at edges. Add the jalapeno or serrano pepper. Toss and turn the mixture about 3 minutes, then add salsa of choice and toss a minute longer. Place burgers on each bun bottom and top with 1/4 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top. Serve Bacon and Bean Smash on the side.