Description
Savory Pumpkin Chili Cheese Burger with Spicy Maple Drizzle is a delightful fusion of seasonal ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, pumpkin purée, chopped onion, shredded cheddar cheese, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Shape the mixture into four equal-sized patties.
2. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and hot sauce until well combined. Adjust the heat level to your preference.
4. Toast the hamburger buns, if desired. Place the cooked patties on the buns and drizzle the spicy maple sauce over the top.
Notes
For gluten-free diets, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, use a dairy-free cheese alternative or skip the cheese. For low-carb, replace the bun with a portobello mushroom cap. For vegan, use a plant-based ground meat substitute and vegan cheese, and replace maple syrup with agave nectar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg