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Spicy Jalapeno Pepper Jack Burger
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup diced jalapenos
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 pound of ground beef, 1/4 cup diced jalapenos, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place a patty on each bottom bun, then top with 1 tablespoon of sliced pickles, 1 tablespoon of sliced red onion, and 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce.
- Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.
The Spicy Jalapeno Pepper Jack Burger has a rich history rooted in the American Southwest. This fiery burger first gained popularity in the 1980s, with chefs in Texas and New Mexico experimenting with spicy flavors. The combination of juicy beef patty, melted pepper jack cheese, and fiery jalapenos creates a flavor explosion that has become a staple in many burger joints across the country. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in local diners and restaurants in the Southwest, where chefs take pride in grilling the perfect patty and balancing the heat of the jalapenos with the creaminess of the cheese. To make this dish at home, it's crucial to get the spice level just right and use high-quality pepper jack cheese for that perfect melt.
25 min
4
550 calories
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