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Onion and Jalapeño Cheeseburger

Juicy, spicy and absolutely mouthwatering, this onion and jalapeño cheeseburger recipe is a must-try if you're looking for burger with punch and personality! So delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 burgers
Calories: 674.3kcal
Author: Ryan Lawrence

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef divided by 3
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 4 jalapeños diced into ½- inch pieces
  • ¼ iceberg lettuce shredded into about 3 cups
  • 1 tomato sliced into 6 slices
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing
  • 3 slices extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 burger buns

Instructions

  • Form beef patties and dice onion and jalapeños. Season both sides of burgers with salt and pepper.
    This is a picture of the beef patties.
  • Preheat grill on high for 10 minutes. Add empty grill basket on one side of the grill, and preheat for the last 2 minutes.
  • Add beef patties to the grill. Spray the grill basket with oil and add the onion and jalapeño. Spray again. Stir veggies every few minutes.
    Grill the burgers for about 6 minutes then flip with spatula.
    This is a picture of the patties and veggies on the grill.
  • After flipping add a spoonful of grilled onion and jalapeño to each patty.
    This is a picture of the veggies being added to the patty.
  • Add a slice of cheese to each.
    This is a picture of the patty with cheese added.
  • Add one more spoon for veggies on top of the cheese, then close the grill lid and cook for 2-3 more mins or until burger reaches the temperature of 145°-155° when checked with thermometer. Remove patties and place on plate.
    This is a picture of the grilled onion and jalapeño added on top of the slice of cheese.
  • Toast buns on the hot grill for a few minutes. Then assemble the cheeseburgers: spread ranch on bottom bun, add tomatoes, shredded lettuce and the cooked patties. Serve and enjoy!
    This is a picture of the buns getting grilled.

Notes

  • If you don't have spray cooking oil, toss the diced onion and jalapeño in a little oil before adding to the grill basket.
 
*The nutritional values shown in this recipe are approximate for one suggested serving size using the ingredients listed but not including any optional items and may vary per actual preferred portion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 674.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.3g | Protein: 38.1g | Fat: 43.9g | Saturated Fat: 17.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16.1g | Trans Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 136.7mg | Sodium: 938.1mg | Potassium: 750.3mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7.7g | Vitamin A: 1053.7IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 313.1mg | Iron: 4.9mg