Description
Juicy beef patties studded with fresh jalapenos, topped with melting Swiss cheese and crisp veggies—all nestled in toasted brioche buns. A bold, easy summer burger that’s spicy, cheesy, and utterly addictive.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
4 slices Swiss cheese
2 fresh jalapenos, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)
4 burger buns (brioche recommended)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced
Condiments: ketchup, mustard, or spicy mayo, as desired
Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Mix ground beef, chopped jalapenos, salt, and pepper. Form into four 1-inch thick patties.
- Grill or sear patties 4–5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- During last minute, top each patty with Swiss cheese and cover to melt.
- Lightly butter buns and toast until golden.
- Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, tomato, cheesy jalapeno patty, condiments, and top bun.
- Serve immediately with preferred sides.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeno seeds for heat level.
- Substitute cheese or buns as desired.
- Avoid pressing patties while cooking to keep them juicy.
- Use a grill pan indoors if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling / Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
