Description
These Jalapeño-Onion Smash Burgers are a delicious twist on classic cheeseburgers, featuring spicy jalapeños, caramelized onions, and gooey cheese sandwiched between toasted brioche buns. The perfect combination of heat, flavor, and juiciness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burgers:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Toppings:
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 fresh jalapeños (thinly sliced)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
- 4 brioche buns (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Lettuce leaves and pickle slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Burgers: Divide ground beef into 4 portions, shape into balls, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook the Onions and Jalapeños: In a hot skillet, cook onion and jalapeño slices until softened and slightly charred. Set aside.
- Smash the Patties: Flatten beef balls in the skillet, cook until crispy, then top with cheese and the onion-jalapeño mixture.
- Assemble the Burgers: Toast buns, spread with mayo, ketchup, and mustard. Add lettuce, pickles, and the jalapeño-onion smash patties.
- Serve: Enjoy hot and delicious!
Notes
- For double-stacked burgers, make 8 thinner patties instead of 4.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce the amount of jalapeños or use poblano peppers instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
