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Chili-tastic Beef Burger Recipe

Name: Cheese On Top Furn el Chebbaks CHILI-TASTIC BEEF BURGER Recipe
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tbs Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbs neutral oil (for grill/skin); 0.5 cups mayonnaise; 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tbs sriracha or hot sauce; 1 tsp pickled jalapeño brine (from jar); 0.5 tsp apple cider vinegar; 0.25 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.125 tsp salt; 2 slices cheddar cheese slices; 4 leaves fresh lettuce leaves (butter or romaine); 1 whole tomato; 2 whole fresh jalapeños; 1 whole yellow or red bell pepper; 1 whole large onion (sweet or yellow); 2 pieces burger buns (brioche or sesame); 1 tbs butter (softened, for toasting); 1 tbs olive oil (for grilling veggies)

Inspired by Cheese On Top Furn el Chebbak

Time35m

Serves2

Grilled premium beef patty, cheddar cheese, special spicy sauce, jalepenos, lettuce, tomato, grilled bell peppers, grilled onions

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Ingredients

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Burger Patties & Seasoning

1 lb ground beef (80/20)

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

1/2 tbs Original Worcestershire Sauce

1 tbs neutral oil (for grill/skin)

Spicy Special Sauce

1/2 cups Mayonnaise

2 tbs Ketchup

1 tbs sriracha or hot sauce

1 tsp pickled jalapeño brine (from jar)

1/2 tsp Apple cider vinegar

1/4 tsp Smoked paprika

1/4 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/8 tsp Celtic sea salt

Toppings

2 slices cheddar cheese slices

4 leaves fresh lettuce leaves (butter or romaine)

1 whole tomato

2 whole fresh jalapeños

1 whole yellow or red bell pepper

1 whole large onion (sweet or yellow)

Buns & Finishing

2 pieces burger buns (brioche or sesame)

1 tbs butter (softened, for toasting)

1 tbs olive oil (for grilling veggies)

Method

Burger Patties & Seasoning

Form patties

Place the ground beef in a bowl. Add kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Gently mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork. Divide into two equal portions and form into slightly wider-than-bun patties about 3/4" thick, pressing a shallow dimple in the center of each to prevent doming during cooking.

Preheat grill or pan

Preheat a grill or heavy skillet to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C). Brush the grate or skillet lightly with neutral oil to prevent sticking.

Grill patties

Place patties on the hot grill or skillet. Cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes until a good sear forms. Flip and cook 2–3 minutes for medium (adjust time for desired doneness). During the last 1 minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar on each patty, close the grill lid or cover skillet briefly to melt the cheese.

Spicy Special Sauce

While patties rest, in a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha, pickled jalapeño brine, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth and taste; adjust heat with more sriracha or brine if desired. Chill while finishing other components.

Toppings

Prepare vegetables

Slice the tomato into 1/4" rounds. Core and slice the bell pepper into 1/2" strips. Peel and cut the onion into 1/2" rounds, separating into rings. Slice the fresh jalapeños into thin rounds (remove seeds for milder heat). Rinse and dry lettuce leaves.

Grill peppers and onions

Toss bell pepper strips and onion rings with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Place on the hot grill or skillet used for patties and cook 3–4 minutes per side until char marks appear and vegetables soften. Remove and keep warm.

Buns & Assembly

Toast buns

Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them, buttered-side down, on the grill or skillet for 1–2 minutes until golden and slightly crisp.

Assemble burger

Spread about 1 tablespoon of the spicy special sauce on the bottom bun. Place a lettuce leaf, then the cheesy beef patty. Top the patty with 2–3 grilled bell pepper strips, a couple of grilled onion rings, 2–3 jalapeño slices (more if you like spicy), and a tomato slice. Spoon another 1 tablespoon of sauce on the top bun and place it on the burger.

Serve

Serve immediately while hot with extra sauce on the side. Recommend pairing with fries or a crisp salad.