Entrée: United States – Texas-Style Jalapeño Jack Juicy Lucy

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 20 min

Cook 8 min

Additional 18 min

Total 38 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80 / 20)
4 oz (115 g) pepper jack cheese, cut into 4 pieces
1–2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced (adjust to heat preference)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
4 burger buns
Optional: sliced red onion
Optional: chipotle mayo

Instructions

1. Mix chili powder into the beef, then form into 8 patties; season with salt and pepper.
2. Place a piece of pepper jack and a scattering of diced jalapeño on 4 patties; top with remaining patties and seal edges tightly so no filling leaks.
3. Chill 15 minutes to firm up.
4. Cook patties on a preheated grill or skillet over medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side until a good crust forms and internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
5. Allow burgers to rest 3 minutes (cheese will be extremely hot), toast buns, and assemble with chipotle mayo and onion if desired.

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