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Jalapeño Cheeseburgers


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Carnivore

Description

A delicious recipe for jalapeño cheeseburgers featuring ground beef, fresh jalapeños, and sharp cheddar cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
  • 3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • Condiments (ketchup or spicy mayo)

Instructions

  1. Prepare ingredients by chopping jalapeños and shredding cheese.
  2. Form ground beef into four large balls (6 oz each) with a slight indentation in the center.
  3. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; add oil if using a skillet.
  4. Smash the beef balls onto the grill until half an inch thick; cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Flip patties, top with jalapeños and cheddar cheese; cover for 2 minutes to melt cheese.
  6. Assemble burgers on buns with lettuce and tomato; add desired condiments.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider marinating the beef before forming patties.
  • Adjust the number of jalapeños based on your spice preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burger
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg