Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
If you love spice, this is the burger for you! The combination of pepper jack cheese and fresh jalapenos spices up this classic burger.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 3
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lbs. lean ground beef | ||
| 3 Hy-Vee Bakery Fresh sesame buns, split | ||
| 6 Hy-Vee pepper jack cheese slices | ||
| 1 medium white onion, sliced and sauteed | ||
| 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced | ||
| 1 small red bell pepper, sliced | ||
| 1 tsp. dried cilantro |
Directions
- Lightly grease grill rack. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium heat.
- Divide ground beef into thirds and form into patties. Make a slight indentation in center of each burger for even cooking.
- Grill buns, if desired.
- Grill burger patties, flipping once, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Cooking time will depend on thickness of burger. Two minutes before removing patties from grill, top each with 2 slices of pepper jack cheese.
- To assemble burgers, top each bottom bun with sautéed onions, burger patty with cheese, jalapeno, pepper, cilantro and top bun.
Nutrition facts
Servings
560 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
- Sodium: 540mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 44g
Daily Values
0%
Vitamin A 25%
0%
Vitamin C 70%
0%
Iron 30%
0%
Calcium 35%
Recommended Pairing
Recommended Pairing
India Pale Ale (IPA)
Characterized by floral, fruit, citrus, piney, or resinous American-variety hop character, IPA places hop flavor, aroma, and bitterness in the forefront. High in hop bitterness with moderate alcohol levels, this beer pairs with a variety of foods. Pair with spicy tuna, blue cheese, and rice pudding. Best served at 50-55 degrees in a goblet or tulip glass.
Recipe Source:
From the week of July 28, 2016