Southwestern Burger

Name: Southwestern Burger
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 spray Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 pound ground sirloin (or lean ground beef); ½ whole red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely grated; 1 whole egg white; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ tsp hot sauce; ½ cup fresh corn kernels; 1 cup diced tomato; 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 4 whole whole-wheat burger buns

A flavorful burger made with ground sirloin, red bell pepper, and southwestern spices, topped with a fresh corn and tomato salsa. Served on whole wheat buns for a hearty and healthy meal.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 spray Vegetable oil cooking spray
•1 pound ground sirloin (or lean ground beef)
•½ whole red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely grated
•1 whole egg white
•1 teaspoon salt
•½ tsp hot sauce
•½ cup fresh corn kernels
•1 cup diced tomato
•2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
•1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
•4 whole whole-wheat burger buns

Cooking Instructions

1.
Coat grill with cooking spray; heat on high. Mix sirloin, pepper, egg white, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and hot sauce in a bowl. Form into four 4-inch patties. Set aside. Cook corn with 1 tablespoon water in microwave 30 seconds; mix with tomato, cilantro, juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl. Grill burgers 12 minutes, turning halfway through, until no longer pink in the center. Place on buns and top with salsa. Serve with Grilled Tricolor Peppers .
15 min