Southwest Stuffed Burgers Recipe

Southwest Stuffed Burgers Recipe

  • 1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef or lean ground turkey
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo Light Mayonnaise, divided
  • 1 package (1 1/4 oz) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup KRAFT Natural 2% Milk Reduced Fat Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Crumbles
  • 1/4 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa, divided
  • lettuce leaves
  • 6 slices tomato
  • 6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  1. Preheat greased grill to medium-high heat. Mix meat, 3 tablespoons of the mayo and the seasoning mix; shape into 12 thin patties. Combine cheese and 2 tablespoons of the salsa; spoon over 6 of the patties. Cover each with one of the remaining patties; pinch edges together to seal.
  2. Grill 7 minutes on each side or until cooked through (160 degrees F). Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 tablespoons salsa and remaining 1 tablespoon mayo.
  3. Place lettuce, tomatoes and burgers on bottom halves of buns; top with salsa mixture. Cover with tops of buns.