Jalapeño Burgers

Meaty, with bite - jalapeño in the patty and (optionally) served atop as wheels

Course Meal

Keyword Jalapeno Pepper, Serrano Pepper

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings burgers

Calories 321kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef lean is preferable
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or corn oil, sunflower oil (or another high-heat oil)
6 jalapeño peppers 4 minced (seeds removed for less heat, keep seeds in for more) and 2 cut into wheels (for burger garnish)
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder or opt for another spicy seasoning like Cajun spices, paprika, or cayenne pepper
6 hamburger buns

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Mix together the ground beef, jalapeño peppers, garlic, and tomato paste. Form the mixture into patties (roughly 6 patties).
Sprinkle the patties on both sides with chili powder (or the spice of your choice).
Grill your burgers or fry on the stove top using the following instructions. Over medium-high heat, heat the oil, then add the burgers. Fry the burgers for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on how well done you want your burger.
Remove the burgers from the pan. Optionally, add the buns (inside down) to the pan and slightly toast the buns.
Serve the burger on the buns. and top with jalapeño wheels and cheese (optional.)

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Notes

Cheese is delicious on this burger, but optional to the recipe. Serving on the side (along with the pepper wheels) will allow your guests to build their own jalapeño burger.

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