Jalapeño-Onion Smash Burgers
Turn up the flavor with these Jalapeño-Onion Smash Burgers! Featuring crispy-edged beef patties, caramelized onions, and fresh jalapeños, these burgers are packed with spicy, savory goodness. Perfect for cookouts or casual dinners, they’re a must-try for burger lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 burgers
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- For the Burgers:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 hamburger buns
- Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard (optional)
- 2 slices American cheese
- Pickled jalapeños (optional)
- For Jalapeño-Onion Topping:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté onions in olive oil over medium-low heat for ~20 mins. Add sugar halfway through. Stir in jalapeños and cook 2–3 mins more.
- Form & Cook Patties: Divide beef into 4 balls. Smash on a hot skillet with olive oil. Season, cook 2 mins per side. Add cheese to melt.
- Toast Buns: Toast cut sides of buns in a skillet until golden.
- Assemble: Spread mayo and mustard on buns. Add burger patty, jalapeño-onion topping, and pickled jalapeños if desired.
- Serve: Top with bun, press gently, and serve hot!
Notes
- Use cheddar or pepper jack for a different cheesy vibe.
- Control the spice by removing jalapeño seeds.
- Onions and jalapeños can be prepped ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Patties can be frozen for meal prep.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/jalapeno-onion-smash-burgers/
