Jalapeno BBQ Burgers
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp chili powder (or habanero dust- hot!)
1 egg
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Here’s a nice twist for grilling this summer. You’ve got some barbeque tanginess and flavor, with the wonderful heat of the jalapeno. As noted in the recipe, you can substitute the chili powder with habanero dust, but beware! It’ll really bring in an extra kick for you.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix until the seasonings are uniformly distributed through the meat.
Create 4 large ½ pound burger patties. Refrigerate one hour until firm.
Heat grill to 350 degrees, or medium flame. Place burger patties on the greased grill and cover. Cook approximately 5 minutes each side.
Toast buns, if desired. You only need a couple of minutes to toast them. Serve the burgers on the buns with your favorite condiments.
From chilipeppermadness.com