These burgers are loaded with flavor! This recipe is versatile enough to make ‘em spicy or you can ditch the heat to keep it mild—just adjust the jalapeno seed accordingly! Plus, these patties freeze great so you can save them for later.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 package of Trader Joe’s Shredded 3 Cheese Blend (Mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and Cheddar)
- 4 – 6 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped (bake the bacon on a sheet pan in the oven)
- 2 – 3 whole jalapenos diced (with or without the seeds depending on preference)
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 Tbsps. Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh black pepper, to taste
- Brioche buns
- 8 cloves roasted garlic (if desired)
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the bacon strips on a sheet pan and bake until desired crispiness. Once cooled, chop the bacon into bite-size pieces and add to a large mixing bowl. Dice the onion and jalapenos and mix with bacon. Stir in ground beef, cheese, both eggs, and Worcestershire sauce. Add fresh black pepper to taste (and, if desired, the roasted garlic). Stir well.
Using a ½ measuring cup, measure out the patties. Then, grill patties until the temperature in the thickest part of the burger reaches 165°. Serve with your favorite toppings on brioche buns (lettuce, tomato, pickles, condiments, etc.) and enjoy!
DIRECTIONS – Roasted Garlic
Tear off a small sheet of foil. Set the peeled garlic onto the foil, then pour a tablespoon of olive oil on top of the cloves. Add fresh salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Wrap it in the foil and set it on a cookie sheet and either roast or bake in a pre-heated oven for 20 minutes at 350°.
After baking, let it rest awhile before unwrapping. The garlic should be like butter; you should be able to smash it with the back of your cutting knife. Chop it up into fine pieces and add to salad.
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