Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburgers Recipe

Name: Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 jalapeno peppers; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 potato buns; 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 large tomatoes, sliced; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 1 cup dill pickle

Servings: persons

3 jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 potato buns
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 large tomatoes, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 cup dill pickle

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Equipment:
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Skillet, Stove top grill pan.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a small grill pan over medium high heat. Grill jalapeno peppers until charred, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool slightly, then remove stems and seeds and chop.
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In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, salt, granulated garlic, granulated onion and black pepper. Divide into 8 equal balls.
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On a clean work surface, flatten the balls into thin patties. Place about 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese into the center of 4 patties patty, then top with 1-2 teaspoons chopped jalapenos. Top with remaining 4 patties and close the beef around the cheese and seal to make smooth, completely enclosing the cheese and jalapenos into the center. Flatten burgers into uniform patties.
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Heat olive oil in a large oven safe skillet over medium heat. Fry burgers on one side until lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Flip burgers and transfer skillet to oven. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until burgers are cooked through and cheese is melted.
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Serve burgers on potato buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 jalapeno peppers, 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic, and more.

Yes, Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburgers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jalapeño Popper Cheeseburgers

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