Volcano Burger recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026

Volcano Burger Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

8 oz all Beef Grilled to perfection, topped with our volcano chili, lava cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, guacamole and tortilla chips.

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Ingredients

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Burger Patty

Volcano Chili

Lava Cheese Sauce

Toppings

Method

Burger Patty

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef Patty

    In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Patty

    Shape the mixture into two 8 oz patties, making a slight indentation in the center to prevent puffing during cooking.

  3. 3

    Grill the Patties

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Volcano Chili

  1. 4

    Cook the Ground Beef

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  3. 6

    Add the Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Lava Cheese Sauce

  1. 7

    Prepare the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth.

  2. 8

    Add Hot Sauce

    Stir in the hot sauce and mix well. Keep the sauce warm on low heat.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Volcano Burger

    On a grilled burger patty, layer a generous amount of volcano chili, followed by the lava cheese sauce.

  2. 10

    Add Toppings

    Top with pickled jalapeños, a scoop of guacamole, and a handful of tortilla chips for crunch.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Volcano Burger!

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