Mexican Burgers

No Manches Don Juan Mexican BBQ Burger

Texas BBQ Meets Mexican Fire.

Smoky, cheesy, spicy and loaded with flavor, this No Manches Don Juan Mexican BBQ Burger brings together a juicy grilled beef patty, melted cheese, fresh jalapeños, red onion, crispy onions and plenty of No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce.

The burger gets its Mexican-inspired character from cumin, chile, garlic, smoked paprika and jalapeños, while our Original BBQ Sauce brings the Texas barbecue side of the equation.

It's big. It's messy. It's got some heat.

That's how we like it.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: About 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers

Ingredients

For the Mexican-Spiced Burgers

• 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder, optional

• 4 slices cheddar, American or pepper jack cheese

• 4 brioche hamburger buns

• 1 tablespoon butter, for toasting the buns

For the No Manches BBQ Glaze

• 1/2 cup No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

• 1 teaspoon honey, optional

• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder, optional for more heat

For the Toppings

• 1–2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup crispy fried onions

• Extra No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce

• Pickled jalapeños, optional

How to Make It

1. Make the No Manches BBQ Glaze

Combine No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce with the lime juice.

If you like your BBQ burger a little sweeter, add the honey.

Want more heat? Add the chipotle powder.

Stir until combined and set aside.

2. Make the Mexican-Spiced Burger Patties

Divide the ground beef into four equal portions and gently form them into patties slightly larger than your buns.

Don't pack the meat too tightly.

Combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and optional chipotle.

Season both sides of each burger generously.

This seasoning is where we start building that combination of Texas barbecue and Mexican-inspired flavor before the sauce ever hits the grill.

3. Fire Up the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high/high heat.

Place the burgers over direct heat and let them cook without constantly moving them around.

Once you've developed a good sear, flip the patties.

And resist the temptation to smash them down with your spatula.

Those juices belong inside the burger, not at the bottom of your grill.

4. Bring on the No Manches

When the burgers are nearly finished, brush the tops generously with the No Manches BBQ glaze.

Flip briefly to caramelize the sauce, then brush the other side.

Keep an eye on them—the sugars in BBQ sauce can go from beautifully caramelized to burned quickly over high heat.

Now add a slice of cheese to each burger.

Close the grill and let the cheese melt right over the BBQ-glazed beef.

5. Add the Jalapeños & Onions

For a burger like the one in your picture, you can use the jalapeños and red onions fresh—or give them a quick trip across the grill.

For a slightly softer topping, toss the sliced jalapeños and red onions onto a grill-safe pan for a few minutes.

You still want some texture.

The jalapeños bring the heat while the red onion gives the burger some bite to balance the rich beef, cheese and BBQ sauce.

6. Toast the Buns

Lightly butter the inside of each brioche bun.

Place the buns cut-side down on the grill until lightly golden and toasted.

A toasted brioche bun gives you a little sweetness while also helping the bun stand up to all that sauce.

7. Build the Mexican BBQ Burger

Now we're going to build the burger to match the look of your photograph.

Start with:

Toasted Brioche Bottom Bun

Mexican-Spiced Beef Patty

Melted Cheese

No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce

Sliced Jalapeños

Red Onion

Crispy Fried Onions

Another Drizzle of No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce

Toasted Brioche Top Bun

Don't be shy with the toppings.

This isn't supposed to be a quiet burger.

🔥 Don Juan's Burger Tips

Use 80/20 ground beef. The extra fat helps produce a juicier burger and carries all those spices beautifully.

Don't overwork the meat when making the patties.

Season the outside generously instead of mixing everything deep into the ground beef.

Add No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce toward the end of grilling so it caramelizes without burning.

Fresh jalapeños give you a brighter, sharper heat. Pickled jalapeños give you more acidity and tang. Use whichever you prefer—or use both.

And don't forget the crispy onions. That crunch against the melted cheese and juicy beef makes a difference.

What to Serve With a Mexican BBQ Burger

Go all-in on the Mexican-Texas BBQ theme with:

• Chili-lime fries

• Mexican street corn

• Jalapeño mac & cheese

• Charro beans

• Grilled corn

• Tortilla chips and salsa

• Queso and chips

• Pickled jalapeños

• Mexican-style coleslaw

• Grilled peppers and onions

Make It Even Hotter

Want to turn up the heat?

Replace the regular cheese with pepper jack, add extra fresh jalapeños and mix some chipotle into your No Manches BBQ glaze.

For serious heat, add a few thin slices of serrano pepper.

Want to cool things down? Add sliced avocado or a little avocado crema.

Bring on the Sauce

No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ

This is exactly the kind of burger No Manches Don Juan Original BBQ Sauce was made for.

Bold beef. Melted cheese. Jalapeños. Onion. Smoke. Fire. And Mexican-inspired barbecue flavor bringing everything together.

Brush it on while grilling.

Drizzle it over the finished burger.

Then put the bottle on the table.

Because this burger isn't finished until somebody says:

NO MANCHES!

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