Colorado Pug

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 4

Savory and spicy Colorado Pug recipe for a filling lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup ice , or as needed
	2 fluid ounces club soda , or as needed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

560

Sugar

Fat

38g

The Colorado Pug is a spicy and flavorful burger that is perfect for a filling lunch or dinner. This burger is made with ground beef mixed with crushed tortilla chips, chili powder, and cumin, giving it a southwestern flair. Topped with melted pepper jack cheese and served on a toasted bun, this burger is sure to satisfy your cravings. To make it even more delicious, top with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream as desired. This burger is a fun twist on the classic cheeseburger, and is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, crushed tortilla chips, egg, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3.	Form the mixture into 6-8 evenly sized patties.
4.	In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the patties until browned on both sides.
5.	Place the patties on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
6.	Top each patty with a slice of pepper jack cheese and return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
7.	To serve, place each patty on a toasted bun and top with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream as desired.

PROS

The Colorado Pug is a flavorful and filling burger that is sure to satisfy your appetite.

The addition of crushed tortilla chips adds a fun crunch to the texture.

This recipe is easy to modify to suit your preferred level of spiciness.

CONS

This burger is quite spicy, which may not be to everyone’s taste.

The addition of tortilla chips to the burger mixture may make the patties less firm.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this burger is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an indulgent treat in moderation.
The beef in this recipe is a good source of protein and iron.