Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAkron Family RestaurantBaja Burger *spicy* Recipe

Baja Burger *spicy* Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

With pepper jack cheese, jalapeños & green peppers

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties

Toppings

Condiments

Method

Preparing the Patties

  1. 1

    Mixing the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Forming the Patties

    Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, approximately 1/2 inch thick.

Cooking the Patties

  1. 3

    Grilling the Patties

    Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

  2. 4

    Adding the Cheese

    In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

Preparing the Toppings

  1. 5

    Slicing the Vegetables

    Slice the jalapeños and green bell pepper. Prepare the lettuce leaf and tomato slice.

Assembling the Burger

  1. 6

    Building the Burger

    Spread mayo and hot sauce on the bottom bun. Place the lettuce, cooked patty with melted cheese, jalapeños, green bell pepper, and tomato slice on top. Add the top bun to finish.

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