Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers
Spicy and cheesy, these Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers combine juicy beef patties with melted cheddar and fresh jalapeños for a flavorful, kick-packed meal perfect for any burger lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Tomato slices, for serving
- Optional: mayonnaise or your favorite burger sauce
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
- Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Place the patties on the grill or skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese onto each patty and add a few jalapeño slices on top.
- Cover the grill or skillet briefly to melt the cheese.
- Toast hamburger buns lightly on the grill.
- Assemble burgers by placing the patties on the buns, then topping with lettuce, tomato slices, and optional sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, cheesy flavor.
Notes
For a milder burger, remove the jalapeño seeds before slicing. You can also add avocado slices for a creamy contrast.
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