Spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger (Printable Page)
# What You Need:
→ Beef Patties
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680 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Spicy Toppings
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2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp butter
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4 slices pepper jack cheese
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1 cup arugula or shredded lettuce
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1 tomato, sliced
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½ red onion, thinly sliced
→ Chipotle Mayo
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo)
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1 chipotle pepper, finely minced
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1 tsp lime juice
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Pinch of salt
→ Buns
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4 brioche or sesame burger buns, toasted
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1 tbsp butter (for toasting)
# How to Make It:
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In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until use.
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced jalapeños and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from heat.
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Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side or until desired doneness. In the last minute, top each patty with pepper jack cheese and cover to melt.
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Spread butter on buns and toast in a pan or on the grill until golden brown.
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Spread chipotle mayo on both bun halves. Layer bottom bun with arugula, tomato, and burger patty. Top with sautéed jalapeños, red onion slices, and the top bun. Serve hot.
# Helpful Tips:
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For extra heat, add crushed red pepper to the patties or top with hot sauce.
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Replace beef with turkey or a plant-based patty for variation.
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Add avocado slices for creaminess to balance the heat.