Durango Burger
This Durango Burger is the ultimate meal! It starts with a juicy beef patty seasoned and grilled to perfection. Assemble with the toppings (pineapple is a must!) and you have a burger that is next level delicious.
Servings: 8 burgers
Calories: 601kcal
Ingredients
To Make The Patties:
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- ½ cup saltine crackers (crushed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices white cheese
Toppings:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup mustard
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ head lettuce
- 1 sliced tomato
- 8 ham slices
- 8 slices pineapple must have (canned and drained)
- 16 pickled jalapenos (or as many as desired)
- 8 bacon slices (2 per burger)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef, crushed saltine crackers, egg, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and cumin. Mix well.
- Divide the meat into 8 equal sections.
- Take one of the sections of meat in your hands and shape into a thin disk.
- Place the patties onto wax paper. Keep in the fridge until ready to grill.
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees F.
- Grill according to taste. (see below for cooking times)
- Flip and add a slice of cheese.
- Set aside as they are cooked.
- Heat up the buns.
- Stack the patty on the hamburger bun, add the toppings, and serve.
Notes
How Long To Cook Burgers
- Medium-Rare: Grill burgers for 2 ½ to 3 minutes per side. Look for 130-135 degrees F on the thermometer reading.
- Medium: Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until 140-145 degrees F.
- Medium Well/Well Done: 6-7 minutes per side, or until 155-160 degrees F.
Nutrition
Calories: 601kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1612mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1016IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 4mg