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Tex-Mex Burger with jalapeños Recipe

Tex-Mex · Main course · 25 min total

A juicy beef burger infused with Tex-Mex flavors, topped with melted pepper jack cheese, crispy jalapeños, and a zesty chipotle mayo. Perfect for a bold and spicy twist on a classic burger.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 slices pepper jack cheese
• 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapeño slices, drained
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, sliced

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overwork. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties, making a slight indentation in the center.
2. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of pepper jack cheese and cover to melt.
3. While patties cook, prepare chipotle mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, adobo sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
4. Toast buns on the grill or in a toaster until lightly golden.
5. Assemble burgers: Spread chipotle mayo on both halves of each bun. Place a patty on the bottom bun, then top with pickled jalapeños, lettuce, and tomato slices. Cover with top bun and serve immediately.

Tips

• For extra heat, use fresh jalapeños instead of pickled.
• Serve with sweet potato fries or a side of black beans.
• Make patties ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• Adjust chipotle mayo spice level by adding more or less adobo sauce.

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