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What’s your perfect burger?
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Chances are, Dad is going to want some meat this Father’s Day. All the Fathers in my life will, anyway. And if your Dad has a taste for heat, this burger will set Father’s Day ablaze! And don’t forget: Burgers are burgers; they aren’t science. Change the seasonings and meat type to suite your taste. I’d love to hear how you make this your own… or better yet, how you make it perfect for your Dad! Watch the Jalapeno POP Burger video to see how it’s done!
Ingredients for Jalapeno POP Burgers:
1 pound lean ground beef
1/3 cup chopped jalapeno (majority of seeds and membrane removed)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt, pepper
(try a splash of soy sauce or balsamic vinegar for more flavor)
I typically get five to six quarter pound burgers out of one pound of meat. Like that math? The chopped pepper and onion bulk up the patties. A lot more flavor, a little less meat!
Ingredients for Jalapeno Relish
2 fire roasted jalapenos
4 fire roasted “wheels” sweet onion
juice of 1-2 limes
salt
(enough relish for six burgers)
Jalapeno Poppers
Get the recipe here.
Other Ingredients
buns
cheese (jalapeno jack)
lettuce
tomato
NOTE: This recipe makes five to six delicious Jalapeno POP Burgers and one cup jalapeno relish.
We don’t call this the Jalapeno POP Burger for nothing! Start by making the jalapeno poppers. The complete (and printable) recipe can be found here.
Next, make the jalapeno relish. Grill jalapeno and onion. Chop and combine with fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
To season the meat, add chopped jalapeno, chopped onion, cumin, garlic powder and black pepper.
Shape into patties and season with sea salt right before placing onto a super hot grill or griddle. The salt ensures a nice crust on the outside of the patty.
TIP: Try making a juicy lucy by putting the cheese inside the patty. Watch the Jalapeno POP Burger Video to see me make one!
Flip and top with cheese. To help melt the cheese you can cover for the last minute. Allow the burgers to rest while you grill or toast the buns.
Then, add lettuce, tomato, the juicy and delicious burger patty, some of that ultra-spicy fire roasted jalapeno relish and the top bun. Garnish with jalapeno poppers and enjoy.
WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE THE JUICY LUCY!
I think I am your biggest male fan!!!! I have cooked ALL of your posted recipe and they are ALL AMAZING keep it up!!!!
Sean :)
You got it Sean! Thanks for trying my recipes :)
These burgers look amazing!! But then again anything with bacon cheese, & jalapenos is a win win!!!
I’m with you Pam! It’s all about the win win!
Do I have to be a father? Maybe the answer is in the video… off I go. GREG
What a great idea for burgers – love the poppers on top. My husband would love these.
I love those bacon wrapped jalapeno peppers. Great idea for a burger and it Looks good, yum!!!
Haha! Nope, sippitysup. No parenthood required :)
Thanks, Stephanie! Thanks, Friday Delights! I’d love to know if you give the poppers or the burger a try…
For me the perfect burger is the one that I want to repeat immediately….this jalapeño burger is exactly that! :)
Cheers,
Gera
Haha! That is the perfect burger, Gera!! Thanks for dropping by :)
Wow, great job here. Awesome picture too! You should really consider submitting this to Recipe4Living’s Juiciest Burger Contest! It looks delicious!
I just made this burger for me and my dad, and i have to say they were fantastic my dad put the poppers on the burger. Thanks for recipe
Thank you, Sophia! I’ll look into the contest!
WooHoo Norcaltrucker! Thanks for trying my burger! It’s so awesome that you and your Dad enjoyed them; your Dad is a brave man – this burger isn’t for the faint of heart :)
Wow. Very creative. Can’t wait to give this recipe a try. Great pics.
Wow, I want a bite of that! NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM…
Fascinating! We started purchasing whole steer from the local farm last year, and it’s working out really well for us. We found a great website with lots of great dishes like this meat recipe to keep us going.
This burger looks AMAZING. I love jalapeño poppers add them to a burger and I’m in heaven.
Thanks, Diane! I’m so with you on the burger-jalapeno thing :)