Spicy Beef Burgers with Jalapeños, Cheddar, and Crispy Pepperoni

These Beef Burgers with Jalapeños, Cheddar, and Crispy Pepperoni are a flavor-packed treat perfect for summer cookouts.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 burgers

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Patties

1.5 lb Ground Beef Choose high-fat content for juicy burgers.
to taste Kosher Salt
to taste Black Pepper
1 tbsp Canola Oil For greasing the grill grates.

For the Toppings

0.5 Jalapeño Pepper Thinly sliced.
4 slices Deli-Style Pepperoni Use turkey pepperoni for a lighter option.
2 oz Cheddar Cheese Thinly sliced, can swap for Pepper Jack.

For Assembly

4 Hamburger Buns Soft, fresh or whole-grain.
to taste Lettuce For topping.
to taste Condiments Mayonnaise, mustard, or ketchup.

Equipment

Grill
Mixing bowl
spatula
meat thermometer

Method

Grilling Instructions

Prepare the grill by preheating it to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F) and grease the grates with oil.
In a large bowl, shape the ground beef into four patties, about 3/4-inch thick, and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the patties over direct heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to desired doneness.
Grill the pepperoni slices during the last minute until crispy.
Move the patties to indirect heat, top with jalapeños and cheddar, cover, and melt cheese for 1-2 minutes.
Assemble the burgers with patties on buns, topped with pepperoni, lettuce, and condiments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Use high-fat ground beef for the best flavor and texture. Get creative with toppings to suit your taste.

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