My Mom’s Baja Burger

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 3

My Mom's Baja Burger - The Perfect Burger Recipe for Summer Grilling

by The Chefin Burgers

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

590

Sugar

Fat

38g

My Mom's Baja Burger is a delicious and easy-to-make burger recipe that's perfect for summer grilling. The combination of ground beef, tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese come together to create a juicy and satisfying meal that's sure to please your taste buds. Topped with caramelized onions, this burger is a flavor explosion that you won't be able to resist.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2.	In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the tomato sauce, onion, garlic salt, and chili powder to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3.	Preheat a grill to high heat.
4.	Divide the ground beef mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a patty about 1/2-inch thick. Place the patties on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
5.	During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a spoonful of the tomato sauce mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the grill and cook for an additional minute, or until cheese is melted.
6.	Toast the French bread rolls on the grill until lightly browned.
7.	Assemble the burgers with a patty on each roll. Serve immediately.

PROS

My Mom’s Baja Burger is a flavorful, juicy, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for summer grilling.

It’s easy to make, can easily be scaled up or down, and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

CONS

While this burger is delicious, it’s also high in fat and calories.
Be sure to enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this burger may not be the healthiest meal option, it does provide a good source of protein.
Additionally, the tomato sauce used in this recipe contains lycopene, which has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

	2 pounds ground beef
	salt and ground black pepper to taste
	1 can tomato sauce
	1/2 onion , chopped
	1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
	1/2 teaspoon chili powder
	1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
	8 French bread rolls , split in half lengthwise