Spicy 50/50 Burgers Recipe

Name: Spicy 50/50 Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground chuck; 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed; Salt; Pepper; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 8 slices of Monterey Jack cheese ( 1/2 pound); 2 tablespoons water; 4 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted; 1 cup cilantro leaves; Thickly sliced hot or sweet pickled peppers, for serving

Servings: persons

3/4 pound ground chuck
3/4 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed
Salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 slices of Monterey Jack cheese ( 1/2 pound)
2 tablespoons water
4 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 cup cilantro leaves
Thickly sliced hot or sweet pickled peppers, for serving

1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground chuck with the sausage just until they are thoroughly mixed.
2
Form the meat into four 4-inch patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
3
Season the patties with salt and pepper.
4
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
5
Add the patties to the skillet and press down slightly with a spatula to flatten them to a 1/2-inch thickness.
6
Cook the patties over moderately high heat until very crusty on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Flip the patties and cook until well browned, about 2 minutes more.
8
Top each patty with 2 slices of the Monterey Jack cheese and add the water to the skillet.
9
Cover the skillet and cook over moderate heat until the cheese slices are melted and the burgers are cooked all the way through, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Set the cheeseburgers on the toasted buns and top with the cilantro leaves and sliced pickled peppers.
11
Close the burgers and serve right away.

484

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound ground chuck, 3/4 pound hot Italian sausage, casing removed, Salt, Pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy 50/50 Burgers 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.

Spicy 50/50 Burgers

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