A summer BBQ isn’t the same without a burger, in my mind anyways. So I decided to try making some stuffed burgers. I was in the mood for some jalapeno cheddar stuffed burgers and also wanted to try tomato basil mozzarella stuffed burgers, sadly I wish that one had more flavour so I’m going to tweak that one a bit. So right now I’m going to focus on the jalapeno cheddar burgers. It’s easier than you think and so worth the effort.

Recipe:

• 2 pkgs 375g lean ground beef
• several dashes of worcestershire sauce
• grated cheddar cheese
• 2 small diced jalapenos
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree

Directions:

In a large bowl add all ingredients and mix together well. I like to use a burger press, so I will put plastic wrap to line it and form the burgers if I’m making them in advance and freezing them. I use a scale to weigh the meat patties so they are the same size, I add the shredded cheese and diced jalapenos, I add the top, making sure it is all covered and even. I then flatten the burger into the press so that any spot is filled.

I salt the burger patty when I am ready to cook it as it helps create a crust and doesn’t dry out the burger. You can BBQ it or pan fry them, I wouldn’t add any oil to the pan if frying. You can sautee mushrooms and melt more cheese on top of your burger, I’m not an onion person at all but you can also sautee onions or diced onions. Whatever you like on your burger. Hope you are staying safe and enjoying your summer.

Chrissie xo