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Jalapeño Popper Smash Burgers

Jalapeño Popper Smash Burgers

Irresistible Jalapeño Popper Smash Burgers combine spicy jalapeños with juicy beef and melted cheese for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
  • 3 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced
  • Condiments (ketchup or spicy mayo)

Equipment

  • Grill or Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients by chopping jalapeños and shredding cheese.
  2. Form ground beef into four large balls (6 oz each) with a slight indentation in the center.
  3. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat; add oil if using a skillet.
  4. Smash the beef balls onto the grill until half an inch thick; cook for 3 minutes.
  5. Flip patties, top with jalapeños and cheddar cheese; cover for 2 minutes to melt cheese.
  6. Assemble burgers on buns with lettuce and tomato; add desired condiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 35g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cheese and add toppings like bacon or avocado for extra flavor.

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