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Spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger


  • Author: joe
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A flavorful burger featuring a juicy patty, creamy pepper jack cheese, and fresh jalapeños to ignite your taste buds.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
  • 4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 2 Fresh Jalapeños, chopped
  • 4 Burger Buns
  • 1 cup Fresh Lettuce
  • 1 Tomato, sliced
  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • Condiments: Mayonnaise, mustard, or spicy aioli

Instructions

  1. Prepare the patties: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef with finely chopped jalapeños, salt, pepper, and your choice of spices. Form the mixture into patties, making a slight indentation in the middle, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  2. Grill or sear: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side. In the last minute, top each patty with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
  3. Toast the buns: Lightly toast your buns on the grill or in a toaster.
  4. Assemble the burgers: On the bottom half of the toasted bun, spread your chosen condiment. Place the cheesy patty on top, followed by fresh lettuce, tomato, and sliced onions. Add more sliced jalapeños or your favorite hot sauce if desired.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Don’t overwork the meat when mixing, and always toast the buns for best texture.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: burger, spicy burger, jalapeño, summer recipe, grilling