Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, pepper jack cheese, chopped jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty about an inch thick. Make a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
- Preheat your grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes without disturbing them until they develop a caramelized crust. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes, adding extra cheese for the last minute to melt.
- Toast the burger buns while the patties rest, then assemble by layering the patty, fresh jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and mayo on the bottom bun. Close with the top bun.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Notes
If you don't have pepper jack cheese, feel free to use sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack. For chicken or turkey versions, add olive oil for moisture.
Be sure to allow the patties to rest after cooking for a few minutes. This helps retain juices for a moist burger.
Excessively mixing the meat can lead to tough burgers, so mix gently!
For added convenience, you can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to a day before cooking.
Be sure to allow the patties to rest after cooking for a few minutes. This helps retain juices for a moist burger.
Excessively mixing the meat can lead to tough burgers, so mix gently!
For added convenience, you can prepare the patties ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to a day before cooking.
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