Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Jalapeño-Onion Smash Burgers, where juicy beef patties meet the spicy zing of jalapeños and the sweetness of caramelized onions. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, these burgers pack a flavor punch with every bite. Serve them on toasted buns with your favorite toppings for a fun and satisfying meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 sturdy burger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop the jalapeños and onion.
- Shape the ground beef into four 6-ounce patties.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Sear the patties for 3 minutes without moving them.
- After three minutes, smash each patty down firmly with a spatula, sprinkle chopped jalapeños and onions on top, then flip after an additional two minutes.
- If using cheese, add it after flipping and cover to melt.
- Assemble burgers on toasted buns with your choice of toppings and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg