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Jalapeño Popper Burger

Jalapeño Beef Burgers

These Jalapeño Beef Burgers are juicy, cheesy, and packed with a spicy kick—perfect for grill nights or hearty dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 Burgers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 fat content
  • 1 jalapeño sliced, seeds removed for less heat
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese roughly chopped
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup Cheddar Jack cheese
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 handful fresh spinach washed and dried
  • 4 burger buns
  • Optional additional sliced jalapeños for topping

Equipment

  • Skillet or Grill
  • bowl
  • plate
  • - Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, cumin, sliced jalapeño, and chopped cheddar.
  2. Form the mixture into 4 even-sized burger patties.
  3. Refrigerate the patties for 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. In another bowl, mix cream cheese and Cheddar Jack to make the filling.
  5. Heat a skillet or grill and cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side.
  6. While patties cook, fry onions and extra jalapeños until golden.
  7. Place patties on buns, top with cheese mixture, fried jalapeños, and onions.
  8. Add spinach and other desired toppings, then serve hot.

Notes

The calorie count is an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes. For more accurate results, refer to the nutrition labels on your ingredients.