Jalapeno Cheeseburgers
(from tnhoneypot21’s recipe box)
A spicy cheeseburger variation custom-made for the grill. Serve these with salsa instead of ketchup, if you prefer.
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Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 16 minutes
Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons seeded, chopped jalapeño pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Mexican seasoning
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or another mild cheese
- 4 thick slices tomato
- 4 hamburger buns, split, toasted
Directions
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In medium bowl, combine the ground beef, jalapeno pepper, and Mexican seasoning and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-inch-thick patties.
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Prepare a charcoal or gas grill so that the coals are medium-hot.
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Grill the burgers uncovered for 14 to 16 minutes or until no longer pink in the center. Approximately 1 minute before the burgers are done, sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of cheeese.
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Place 1 slice tomato on bottom half of each bun and top with a burger.
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Close and serve immediately with ketchup, salsa, pickles and all the usual trimmings.