Chilli and Cheese Burgers
You don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to get burgers that are proper tasty. These sizzling Chilli and Cheese Burgers are made from lean beef, diced onion and jalapenos, then seasoned with warming spices and packed with melty reduced-fat Cheddar for a gooey surprise inside.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories327
- Fat8.8g
- Saturates4.3g
- Carbs32g
- Sugars6.1g
- Protein27g
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You don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to get burgers that are proper tasty.
These sizzling Chilli and Cheese Burgers are made from lean beef, diced onion and jalapenos, then seasoned with warming spices and packed with melty reduced-fat Cheddar for a gooey surprise inside.
Served in a wholemeal roll with all the classic trimmings and an extra slice of cheese on top (because double cheese is always the answer), this recipe is ideal for summer grill nights, picky teas or batch cooking for your freezer stash.
You can even dial up the heat by swapping in hot chilli powder or throwing on a few more jalapenos!
What diets are these Chilli and Cheese Burgers suitable for?
These burgers are suitable for gluten-free diets if you use a gluten-free burger bun. They’re not suitable for vegetarian, vegan or dairy-free diets.
As always, if you’re cooking for people with allergies, double check every ingredient and prepare food with separate utensils and equipment.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Chilli and Cheese Burgers?
Nope! Everything in this recipe is easy to pick up in your usual weekly shop. Just make sure to go for lean 5% fat beef mince and reduced-fat cheese slices to keep things slimming-friendly.
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You will need a large non-stick frying pan to make these burgers.
How many calories are in Chilli and Cheese Burgers?
These Chilli and Cheese Burgers are part of our Everyday Light category – each serving comes in at just 327 calories, or 342 with a side of mixed salad.
That means you can enjoy a proper cheesy burger night without going off track!
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Place all the burger ingredients apart from the spray in a mixing bowl and using your hands, mix, pressing and squeezing together to ensure thorough mixing.
Step 2
Press firmly into 4 equally sized burger shapes, about 1cm thick.
Step 3
Spray a large, non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium to high heat. When the pan is hot, add the burgers and cook for 2-3 minutes before carefully flipping and cooking for a further 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Fill the rolls with the tomatoes, onions and lettuce and place a burger on top. Top with a cheese slice and enjoy!
What could I serve with these Chilli and Cheese Burgers?
There are plenty of slimming-friendly sides that go perfectly with these spicy, cheesy burgers. Here are some of our faves:
How do you know when the Chilli and Cheese Burgers are cooked?
Your burgers should be golden on the outside and piping hot throughout, with no pink in the middle. Standard advice in the UK is to cook food until it reaches 70°C and stays there for at least 2 minutes.
Can you freeze the Chilli and Cheese Burgers?
Yes! These burgers are freezable – just freeze them uncooked between sheets of non-stick baking parchment in an airtight container.
To use: defrost fully and reshape before cooking as instructed.
How long can I keep Chilli and Cheese Burgers in the fridge?
You can store uncooked burger patties in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking. If you have any leftover cooked burgers, cool them quickly and pop them in the fridge. Eat within 2 days.
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Chilli and Cheese Burgers
Gloriously cheesy, just a little spicy, and packed with flavour, these juicy homemade burgers are guaranteed to steal the show on fakeaway night!
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Prep Time
15 MINS
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Cook Time
6 MINS
- KCals 327
- Carbs 32G
Instructions
- Place all the burger ingredients apart from the spray in a mixing bowl and using your hands, mix, pressing and squeezing together to ensure thorough mixing.
- Press firmly into 4 equally sized burger shapes, about 1cm thick.
- Spray a large, non-stick frying pan with low calorie cooking spray and place over a medium to high heat. When the pan is hot, add the burgers and cook for 2-3 minutes before carefully flipping and cooking for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Fill the rolls with the tomatoes, onions and lettuce and place a burger on top. Top with a cheese slice and enjoy!
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