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Volcano Burger Recipe

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Dec 27 2025

1h

Serves 2

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Recipe information

Make Volcano Burger in just 1h . 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

Burger Patty

Volcano Chili

Lava Cheese Sauce

Toppings

Preparation

Burger Patty

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. Form the Patty

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

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

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.

5. Sauté the Aromatics

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

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

7. Prepare the Cheese Sauce

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

8. Add Hot Sauce

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

Assembly

9. Assemble the Volcano Burger

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

10. Add Toppings

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

11. Serve

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Volcano Burger!

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