San Juan Burger Recipe

Time40m

Serves4

Pepper Jack cheese, jalapeños, guacamole, poblano mayo.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Beef
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
2
Form the Patties
Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties, making a slight indentation in the center of each to prevent them from puffing up while cooking.

3
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the burger patties.
4
Cook the Patties
Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Pepper Jack cheese on each patty to melt.

5
Roast the Poblano Peppers
Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until the skin is charred and blistered. Place them in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for about 10 minutes.
6
Blend the Mayo
After steaming, peel the skin off the poblano peppers and remove the seeds. Blend the roasted poblano peppers with the mayonnaise until smooth. Add salt to taste.

7
Toast the Buns
Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.
8
Build the Burger
Spread a generous amount of poblano mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked burger patty on top, followed by jalapeños and a scoop of guacamole. Finish with the top half of the bun.