Jalapeno-Stuffed Burgers with Roasted Bell Pepper Ketchup
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.
Ingredients:
1 (7.5-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, minced
4 hamburger buns
Toppings: grilled purple onion slices, jalapeño pepper slices
Instructions:
Process bell peppers, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender, stopping once to scrape down sides. Pour into a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat 4 minutes or until thickened.
Combine ground beef and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Shape into 8 thin patties.
Combine cream cheese and jalapeño pepper, and divide evenly in center of 4 patties. (Do not spread to edges.) Top with remaining patties and press edges to seal.
Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve on buns with bell pepper ketchup and desired toppings.
Serves 4.
From Southern Living