Chili Jack Cheeseburger

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Get ready for summer with this spicy cheeseburger made with pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, tomato and lettuce.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time20 mins
 1 lb Grass Rooted 85% lean grass-fed ground beef
 Kosher salt, as needed
 Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 4 slices deli-sliced pepper jack cheese
 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
 1 medium hot house tomato, thinly sliced
 ¼ cup pickled sliced jalapenos
 4 burger buns, split and toasted
1

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and flatten into patties. Lay out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and season on both sides with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.

2

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat then add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and heat through. Add two of the patties to the pan and cook until the burgers are golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes.

3

Flip the burgers then top each with a slice of cheese and cook for an additional 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove to a plate and cover then repeat with the remaining oil and burger patties.

4

To assemble the burgers, place a piece of lettuce on each bottom bun, top with a cooked burger patty, a slice of tomato and sliced jalapeños.

Ingredients

 1 lb Grass Rooted 85% lean grass-fed ground beef
 Kosher salt, as needed
 Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 4 slices deli-sliced pepper jack cheese
 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
 1 medium hot house tomato, thinly sliced
 ¼ cup pickled sliced jalapenos
 4 burger buns, split and toasted

Directions

1

Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and flatten into patties. Lay out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and season on both sides with the salt, pepper and garlic powder.

2

Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat then add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and heat through. Add two of the patties to the pan and cook until the burgers are golden brown and slightly charred, about 3 minutes.

3

Flip the burgers then top each with a slice of cheese and cook for an additional 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove to a plate and cover then repeat with the remaining oil and burger patties.

4

To assemble the burgers, place a piece of lettuce on each bottom bun, top with a cooked burger patty, a slice of tomato and sliced jalapeños.

Chili Jack Cheeseburger
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