Jalepeño Bacon Burger Recipe
Make Jalepeño Bacon Burger Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Burger Patties
Bacon Topping
Burger Assembly
Method
Preparing the Burger Patties
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Form Patties
Using your hands, mix the ingredients gently until just combined. Avoid overworking the meat to keep the patties tender.
- 3
Shape Patties
Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging while cooking.
Cooking the Bacon
- 4
Cooking the Burger Patties
- 5
Cook Patties
In the same skillet with some bacon fat, increase the heat to medium-high. Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- 6
Melt Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
Assembling the Burger
- 7
Toast Buns
Toast the burger buns in the skillet for about 1 minute or until golden brown.
- 8
Assemble Burger
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun, followed by lettuce, the cooked burger patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, crispy bacon, ketchup, and mustard.
- 9
Serve
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.