Ingredients: -1 pound ground beef -1/2 cup shredded cheese -1/4 cup chopped tomatoes -1/4 cup chopped green onions -1 tablespoon chili powder -1 teaspoon smoked paprika -1 teaspoon cumin -Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste Instructions: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. 2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Form mixture into 4 burgers and place on grill. Grill for about 5 minutes per side or until burgers are browned and cheese is melted. Southwest burgers are known for their unique flavors and spices. They are some of the most popular burgers in the world. Some of the ingredients that are typically used to make Southwest burgers include pinto beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and garlic. They can also be made with different meats such as beef, turkey, or chicken. I like to top them with chipotle sauce or pico de Gallo here are those recipes I use. pico de Gallo Ingredients: -1/2 a red onion, diced -1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced -1/4 cup chopped cilantro -1/4 cup diced tomatoes -1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple -1 tablespoon olive oil -Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: In a medium bowl, combine the onion, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, tomatoes, pineapple and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pico de gallo is a popular salsa made from diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. It is a simple but flavorful condiment that can be used on tacos, burritos, or as a dipping sauce for tortilla chips. chipotle sauce ngredients: -1 can black beans -1 can corn -1/2 onion, chopped -1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced -2 cloves garlic, minced -1 teaspoon chili powder -1 teaspoon cumin -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon black pepper -juice of 1 lime -optional: Tabasco sauce, cilantro, avocado, sour cream Chipotle sauce is a popular condiment found on restaurant menus across the United States. The sauce is made from chipotle peppers, vinegar, and garlic. Chipotle peppers are a smoked jalapeño pepper that has been dried and then ground into a powder. . My mom introduced me to it when I was just starting out in the cooking world, and I've been hooked ever since. It's perfect for adding flavor to meats or vegetables, and it can be used in many different ways. I love using it on chicken breasts or fish fillets, or even just pouring it over some rice.