Description
Sizzling jalapeno burgers with gorgonzola bring spicy, creamy magic to backyard grilling. Zesty peppers and tangy cheese create a bold flavor combination that elevates classic burger nights with irresistible southwestern flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup (120 ml) crumbled gorgonzola cheese
- 2 fresh jalapenos, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) garlic powder
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) smoked paprika
- Lettuce or arugula
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Additional crumbled gorgonzola (optional)
- Your favorite burger sauce or mayo
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Ignite the grill to a robust medium-high temperature, targeting around 400°F for optimal cooking conditions.
- Flavor Fusion: In a spacious mixing vessel, tenderly blend ground beef with finely diced jalapenos, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Delicately incorporate crumbled gorgonzola, ensuring minimal manipulation to preserve meat’s tender texture.
- Patty Crafting: Partition the seasoned mixture into four uniform portions, sculpting each into carefully shaped burger patties. Create a subtle depression at the center of each patty to guarantee uniform heat distribution and consistent cooking.
- Grilling Performance: Position the patties onto the sizzling grill surface, allowing approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Monitor internal temperature, aiming for 160°F to achieve a thoroughly cooked burger while maintaining succulence.
- Bun Transformation: During the final moments of grilling, strategically place buns cut-side down on the grill, transforming them into golden, crisp platforms for the upcoming flavor symphony.
- Burger Assembly: Layer crisp lettuce, vibrant tomato slices, and zesty onion rings. Generously spread burger sauce or mayonnaise, crown with the expertly grilled patty, and serve immediately to capture peak flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Wear gloves when chopping to prevent skin irritation and avoid touching eyes after handling spicy peppers.
- Create a gentle indentation in patty centers to help them cook evenly and maintain structural integrity during grilling.
- Fold gorgonzola gently into meat mixture to ensure even flavor without overworking the ground beef, which can make burgers tough.
- Remove jalapeno seeds for milder heat or add more for extra kick, adapting to personal spice tolerance and preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg