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Jalapeño Burgers – A Must Try Recipe
- 15 mins total
- 5 mins prep
- 10 mins cook
- serves 4 peoples
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Jalapeno Burgers. A spin to our beloved burger recipe. A few weeks back, a dear friend of mine invited us to her house for dinner, and we had those wonderful jalapeno cheddar burgers. I could not wait to get home to replicate them as much as we have fallen in love with them.
Imagine a juicy, succulent, and cooked to perfection beef patty with chunks of cheddar cheese stuffed inside the meat. The perfect amount of heat from the jalapeno. Savory and super delicious.
As you all know, jalapeno is not for the faint of hearts; thus, I decided to take matters into my hands and decide the heat level that I was comfortable with. Therefore, I omitted most of the seeds. Medium heat is how I like them.
My recipe has no hamburger buns, which I replaced with spinach. A gluten-free paleo version of dinner. The softness of the spinach tames the burger.
What are jalapeno peppers?
Jalapeno peppers are medium-sized chile peppers with a mild to moderate amount of heat.
The green deep color is when they are picked and are in their unripened state. Jalapenos turn red when they are ripe.
Used to flavor everything from salsa to salad dressing.
Fresh jalapenos can be chopped, sliced, or diced depending on the use that you have for them.
Slice them into rings when you want to concentrate the heat into a bite. Nachos is a good example.
Remove the ribs and the seeds to reduce the level of heat.
Peppers and Mexican cuisine
There are so many peppers to choose from: serrano peppers, chili peppers, and jalapeno peppers that you can spend all day at the store. Play with one at a time.
Serrano is milder than jalapenos, and habanero will have you running for the water. A little will go a long way.
I also tried growing a pepper plant as well as bell peppers, but my little squirrels got them before I could enjoy them
When I first moved to Arizona, I was introduced to jalapenos. My friends, not knowing how I would handle the heat, first thing did they introduced me to this trick: Each time you eat something very hot, immediately sprinkle salt and squeeze lime either on a slice of radish or a slice of a cucumber and eat it.
The two are counterbalancing the heat by calming it. No need to drink tons of water, milk, or beer to calm the hotness.
TIPS:
- Note to the wise, and I guess this is more a note to myself: the seeds and the filaments are the hot part of the jalapeno. Be very careful when removing them not to breathe into them. I did that and I am still coughing.
- It is ok to rinse the inside of the jalapeno. This will eliminate a lot of the heat.
- Use a large bowl to mix all the ingredients.
- To ensure all the burgers are equal in size, I use a measuring cup to scoop up the amount needed and wanted for each burger.
- When cooking the burgers, keep a keen eye on them as the cheese will melt them and produce fat, and it can be dangerous if left unattended.
- Use great cheddar cheese for a great flavor.
- I use a grill pan to give it the perfect lines to them.
- Medium-high heat, and a few minutes on each side
- Any good bread buns will be perfect for this Jalapeno Burgers. My preference is potato buns. Not too thick and super delicious.
- Once cooked, let them rest on paper towels to absorb some of the fat if any. I always use 85/15% or 80/20 ground sirloin.
Enjoy this yummy Jalapeno Burger recipe!
I hope you enjoyed this dish, check out these flavorful recipes:
Spiced Lamb Patties and Couscous with Apricots
Jalapeno Corn Sticks with Maple Honey Butter
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Nutrition Facts
Jalapeño Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 251mg11%
Potassium 334mg10%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 283IU6%
Calcium 224mg22%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Jalapeño Burgers
- 15 mins total
- 5 mins prep
- 10 mins cook
- serves 4 peoples
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 fat content)
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1 cup cheddar cheese, roughly chopped
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1 jalapeno, cleaned, seeds removed (optional) and sliced
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salt and pepper
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fresh spinach washed and dried
OPTIONAL SIDES
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radishes, thinly sliced
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limes wedges
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avocado, sliced
Instructions
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Combine the ground beef with the cheddar cheese and jalapeno slices in a large mixing bowl. Season with pepper and salt to taste. Form ¼ pound each burger patties
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Over high heat place a grill plate and when hot brush some oil over the surface.
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Add the burger patties and cook to desired doneness paying attention as the cheese will melt and stick to the grill. 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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On a plate place a small bed of spinach and add the burger on top of it. Add the radishes and limes with avocado to your plate.
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What a great idea! We love jalapenos in just about everything so these burgers have our name all over them!
Kalin, have fun with them and bon appetite!
Hubby and I made these last week for ourselves (kiddos aren’t spice fans) and loved them! easy to make, great flavor.
Thank you for your feedback, I am so happy you enjoyed it.
I am a huge jalapeno fan and just can’t wait to try this burger. Love your recipes as always!
Thank you so much, Natalie.
Enjoy!
I buy jalapenos weekly and there is always a bag of frozen jalapenos, just in case. And my three jalapeno plants are thriving this year. I never thought of adding the jalapeno to a burger but we love spicy food and this makes a delicious burger. I love the addition of cheddar cheese.
You can play with the heat of the jalapeno by adding more of the seeds, which as you may have noticed, I removed most.
Enjoy!.
I loved the amount of heat that is in the burger. They were very tasty.
Thank you, I am so happy you enjoyed them,
These burgers were so flavorful with just the right amount of heat. Delish!
Will have to give this a try! Sounds delightful! Thanks for sharing.
The pleasure is all mine. I hope you will enjoy it.
Anything with Jalapeno is a bomb, cant wait to make and try this!
Enjloy!
Emailing this to my husband, who loved spice and burgers! This recipe looks so delicious. My family always used to wear gloves when handling peppers, so that they were not as likely to accidentally get the spicy oils into eyes or nose.
A great tip to follow, and the only time I use gloves in the kitchen.
Thank you for sharing it with your husband, and hopefully, he will prepare it for you.
Enjoy!
Another brilliant recipe to add to my monthly meal planning to make our burgers just that little bit spicy for hubby….thank you as always great recipe
The pleasure is all mine.
Enjoy!
A great addition to a burger! I must definitely try it. I tend to stay away from jalapenos because I lived through a stupid accident when I rubbed my eyes after cutting one. I’m scared and scarred for life, haha!
Joanna, it makes two of us. My dad loved pili pili, a hot African tiny pepper, and the same thing. You mention peppers and my eyes are burning and I can still see and feel the fire. 🙂
Gently remove the seeds with gloves.
Enjoy!
I am growing serrano, jalapenos, and habaneros in my garden. Great weekend food!
You are going to have so much fun with all those little gems of heat.
Enjoy!
brilliant idea – i love the extra spiciness in my burgers – we served these Jalapeño Burgers on the weekend and everyone asked for seconds
This recipe was a hit! The spicy jalapeño is just the right amount, 10/10!
Thank you, Katie, I am so happy you enjoyed it.