Description
Juicy jalapeño burgers with gorgonzola cheese bring Mexican-inspired flavors to classic American grilling. Spicy, tangy, and rich ingredients combine for a memorable meal passionate cooks will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 jalapenos, fresh, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 4 burger buns, toasted
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Lettuce or arugula
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Additional gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (optional)
- Burger sauce or mayonnaise, your favorite
Instructions
- Grill Preparation: Ignite the grill to a searing 400 degrees fahrenheit, creating an ideal heat zone for developing rich caramelization and robust flavors.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine ground beef with finely chopped jalapenos, salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, mixing gently to distribute seasonings without overworking the meat.
- Cheese Integration: Tenderly incorporate crumbled gorgonzola into the meat mixture, maintaining a delicate touch to preserve the burger’s luxurious texture.
- Patty Crafting: Divide the seasoned meat into four equal portions, forming patties with a subtle center indentation to ensure uniform cooking and prevent uneven swelling.
- Grilling Technique: Place patties on heated grates, cooking 4-5 minutes per side to achieve a perfectly caramelized exterior while preserving a succulent interior, simultaneously toasting bun halves for added crispness.
- Burger Assembly: Layer crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and thinly sliced onions as a vibrant base, spreading mayonnaise or signature sauce for enhanced moisture and depth, then crown with the gorgonzola-infused patty.
- Serving: Present immediately, capturing the burger’s peak temperature and textural harmony, ensuring a memorable culinary experience.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Handle ground beef gently to prevent dense, tough burgers; mix ingredients lightly and avoid over-compressing patties during shaping.
- Control Grill Temperature: Maintain consistent 400°F heat for perfect sear without burning; use medium-high setting and watch carefully to achieve golden-brown exterior with juicy interior.
- Balance Jalapeno Heat: Seed and remove inner membranes from peppers to reduce intense spiciness while preserving fresh pepper flavor; adjust quantity based on personal heat tolerance.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add gorgonzola during final grilling minute to create creamy, slightly melted texture without completely liquefying the delicate cheese crumbles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg