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jalapeno cheeseburger with fire roasted jalapenos

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Spicy Jalapeño Cheeseburgers

Recipe by Eric Jones

Spicy Jalapeño Cheeseburgers, topped with fire-roasted jalapeños and a homemade avocado spread, are right on time.

  • Total Time19 minutes
  • Yield2 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 fresh jalapeño
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 Brioche buns, toasted
  • 2-4 slices Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cilantro flakes
  • 1/8 tsp red cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt

For the Avocado Spread:

  • 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tsp cilantro flakes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, add the avocado, ranch dressing, cilantro flakes, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well and set aside. 
  2. Char the fresh jalapeños over an open gas stove flame by placing them directly onto the grate over a high flame, turning with tongs every 60-90 seconds until blistered and blackened on all sides (approx. 5-6 mins). Place them in a covered bowl or bag to steam for 10-15 minutes to loosen the skin for easy peeling.
  3. In a large bowl, add the ground beef and break it into pieces. Add the ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cilantro flakes, red cayenne pepper, black pepper, and sea salt. Mix well. Form the beef into patties and set them aside.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet (paid link) or grill pan over medium heat, and cook each patty for 3 minutes on each side. Once you flip the patties, add 1 or 2 slices of the Pepper Jack Cheese. Set aside to allow the excess grease to drain.
  5. Build the burger by spreading the avocado spread on the bottom bun, then stacking the patty (with the cheese), adding more avocado spread, placing the jalapeño slices on top, and topping with the bun. 

Equipment

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Notes

  • When forming your burger patties, make them about 1 inch wider than your bun, as the patty will shrink while cooking.
  • Only flip the patty one time to keep the beef from drying out.
  • To toast burger buns, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the split sides of the buns face down into the pan and toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 583
  • Sugar: 6.3g
  • Sodium: 3092mg
  • Fat: 31.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 46.3g
  • Fiber: 13.3g
  • Protein: 36.9g

Find it online: https://dudethatcookz.com/spicy-jalapeno-double-cheese-burger/