Jalapeño-Cheddar Stuffed Burgers

This burger has layers of flavor from the seasoning in the ground beef to the molten center of Cheddar cheese with jalapeño slices.

Prep:15 min | Cook: 12 min | Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

• 1 onion
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope burger seasoning mix (any flavor desired)
• 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and sliced thin crosswise (1/4 inch thick)
• 9 tablespoons finely shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 3 hamburger buns

Instructions

1. Caramelize the onion. (How to Caramelize Onions)
2. Mix ground beef and seasoning mix until well blended.
3. Divide ground beef mixture evenly in 6 balls. Form each into a thin patty.
4. For each burger, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the shredded cheese on 1 patty.
5. Top with about 4 chile slices and an additional 2 tablespoons cheese.
6. Top with second patty, pressing edges to seal.
7. Repeat to form a total of 3 burgers.
8. Grill burgers over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until cooked through (internal temperature of 160 degrees F).
9. Serve burgers on rolls topped with caramelized onions.

Attribution

Photo credit: quitng-283900