Caribbean Burger Recipe

Name: Caribbean Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons); 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup jarred jerk sauce; 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning; 1 to 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes; 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks; 1 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch sticks; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 3-inch strips; Kosher salt; Canola oil, for the grill; 2 pounds ground beef chuck; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 sesame hamburger buns, split

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup jarred jerk sauce
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 to 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks
1 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch sticks
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 3-inch strips
Kosher salt
Canola oil, for the grill
2 pounds ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 sesame hamburger buns, split

1
Make the jerk sauce: Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, jarred jerk sauce, Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes in a bowl until combined.
2
Stir in the bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic; cover and refrigerate overnight.
3
Make the vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
4
Add the carrots, zucchini and bell pepper, season with salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Add 1/4 cup of the prepared jerk sauce and cook until the vegetables are glazed, 1 to 2 more minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
7
Grill the burgers: Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with canola oil.
8
Form the beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties and season generously with salt and pepper.
9
Grill about 4 minutes per side for medium rare.
10
Meanwhile, lightly toast the buns on the grill.
11
Serve the burgers on the buns; top with the sauteed vegetables.
12
Photograph by Steve Giralt

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons), 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup jarred jerk sauce, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Burger falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Burger

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