Spicy Jalapeno Jack Burger
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Spicy Jalapeño Jack Burger is full of Mexican flavor with smoky flavors, spice, and a spicy ranch sauce and topped with lettuce and tomatoes.
Smoky flavors, spice, and everything nice that’s what the Spicy Jalapeño Jack Burger is made of. I have been longing for some good Mexican flavor in my burgers! The Knock Your Boots Off Tex-Mex Burger is really delicious. But, I am looking for some chile’ spice! It is time to kick up the heat in this place. This Spicy Jalapeno Jack Burger will certainly wake up your taste buds.
This burger is a Mexican inspired creation that starts off with a smoky and spicy beef patty over a bed of crispy lettuce, tomatoes and onion; with incredible layers of heat and flavor on top. The spiciness and creaminess of the pepper jack cheese pulls the flavors together, topped with pickled jalapenos and spicy barbecue ranch sauce, this is the burger you have been waiting for.
This is so amazing, I am considering this as the feature dish at our Labor Day party this year. The simplicity of the layers of this burger come together to create exactly what your tastebuds are craving!
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Spicy Pepper Jack Jalapeño Burger
Ingredients
- 2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1 teaspoon chile de arbol or cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 to 8 slices pepper jack cheese, about 4 to 8 ounces
- 4 to 8 potato hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Sliced onion
- Pickled jalapeño slices
- Spicy Barbecue Ranch Sauce
Instructions
- PREHEAT GRILL: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F.
- SEASON BEEF: In a large bowl, combine 2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef, 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder, 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, 1 teaspoon chile de arbol or cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. Mix gently just until combined.
- FORM PATTIES: Divide the beef mixture into 4 to 8 patties depending on desired size. Shape each patty slightly larger than the hamburger buns and press a shallow indentation in the center of each patty.
- GRILL BURGERS: Place patties on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms. Do not press down on the burgers while they cook. Pressing squeezes out the flavorful juices and can make the patties dry. Flip and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until the burgers reach an internal temperature of about 160°F for medium doneness.
- ADD CHEESE: During the last minute of cooking, top each burger with 1 slice pepper jack cheese and close the grill lid until melted.
- TOAST BUNS: Place potato hamburger buns cut side down on the grill and toast for 30 to 60 seconds until lightly golden with grill marks.
- ASSEMBLE BURGERS: Spread Spicy Barbecue Ranch Sauce on the bottom buns. Add lettuce, tomato slices, and sliced onion. Place the cheeseburger on top and add pickled jalapeño slices. Spread more sauce on the top buns and close the sandwiches.
- SERVE: Serve immediately while warm.
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
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This looks great, Donna. I know that Sean would be all over this jalapeno version.
Donna my husband would love to eat in your kitchen. He adores burgers and this one has his name all over it. You really have a gift when it comes to making the most delicious looking hamburgers! Spicy is my favorite.
oh my gosh my mouth is watering!! yum!
Um, pretty sure you had me at jalapeno! 😀
That looks so so good…Hungry now! >.< That would be a dream to open up my own Bakery. I just bake for my family and friends.
Looks phenomenal! What a gorgeous looking burger. Yum! Fantastic and spicy too. nommmmmm!
My daughter and I both think this looks amazing!
Ummm, mmm! It looks and sounds like a fantastic burger! Thanks for the recipe!
That burger is calling to me…I just made veggie spring rolls for dinner and now I'm regretting my decision 😉
Good lord girl this has to be the best looking burger photo ever! you should sell it! GORGEOUS!
Wow! It's a delicious monster! I love it!
A thing of beauty! Your half pound burgers are always so well formed and look perfectly cooked.
Oh the burger…I'm so craving for it! 🙂
I can’t seem to find the recipe for the spicy ranch bbq sauce anywhere. Could you please direct me to it? This recipe looks amazing!
Where can I find the spicy bbq ranch recipe?! I can’t seem to find it
This burger is massive, the flavors are perfect and a great amount of heat! We all loved it! Who needs fast food when you can make a better burger at home!