Spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger (Printable Version)
Bold burger with pepper jack, jalapeños and chipotle mayo delivering fiery flavors in a juicy, mouthwatering package.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
01 - 680 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Spicy Toppings
03 - 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
04 - 1 tbsp butter
05 - 4 slices pepper jack cheese
06 - 1 cup arugula or shredded lettuce
07 - 1 tomato, sliced
08 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
→ Chipotle Mayo
09 - ½ cup mayonnaise
10 - 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo)
11 - 1 chipotle pepper, finely minced
12 - 1 tsp lime juice
13 - Pinch of salt
→ Buns
14 - 4 brioche or sesame burger buns, toasted
15 - 1 tbsp butter (for toasting)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until use.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add sliced jalapeños and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from heat.
03 - Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and form into patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
04 - 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.
05 - Spread butter on buns and toast in a pan or on the grill until golden brown.
06 - 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.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 30 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients that pack a serious flavor punch
- Customizable heat level to suit your spice preference
- Perfect for summer grilling or indoor cooking year round
02 -
- These burgers contain 39g of protein per serving making them satisfying and filling
- The combination of three different heat sources—jalapeños, pepper jack, and chipotle—creates complex spice rather than just burning heat
- Can be prepped ahead by making the mayo and forming patties up to 24 hours in advance
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- Toast both sides of your buns for structural integrity that prevents soggy bottoms when juices start flowing
- Consider stuffing your burger patties with additional pepper jack for a molten cheese core surprise
- For the best flavor balance between heat and other elements, aim for thin jalapeño slices rather than thick chunks