★ Issue CMSC·20–035 · Published 16 Aug 2020
PREP
25
min
COOK
15
min
TOTAL
3:40h
h
SERVES
6
people
HEAT
hot
You'll need
Mixing bowlKitchen scaleBurger pressSkilletSpatulaThermometerPlate
Cold beef, hot peppers, sharp cheddar—handle light and let the ingredients speak
Ingredients
Scale
Units
Ingredients
- FOR THE BURGER PATTIES:
- 2 pounds burger blend ground beef, 80% lean at MAXIMUM leaning toward 70% where possible, cold from the refrigerator
- 2 Tablespoons Casa M Spice Co® Chain Reaction®
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground 3
- 4 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely diced
- 4 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded coarsely
- FOR BURGER ASSEMBLY:
- 6 brioche burger buns
- romaine lettuce, crisp
- red onion, sliced thin
- dijon mustard
Method
-
01
Mix beef, spices, jalapeños, cheese gently
5 minKeep mixture loose; cold beef from fridge.
-
02
Weigh and form 6 patties loosely
10 min7 oz each; use burger press or shape by hand with paper.
-
03
Refrigerate patties for flavors to blend
3h mCan go up to overnight; minimum few hours.
-
04
Cook patties to 150°F internal
10 minFlip max twice; never smash; use griddle, skillet, or grill.
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05
Rest burgers to reach 155°F
5 minAdd extra cheese now if desired.
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06
Assemble burgers on buns with toppings
3 minMustard, red onion, romaine lettuce.
From Mike's Notebook
01
Coarse-shredded cheddar melts slower than fine, giving you a creamy layer that doesn't pool out.
02
Weigh your patties at 7 oz each — consistency means they cook at the same rate.
03
Skip the smash; let the patty's own fat render and brown the crust without forcing moisture out.
Nutrition
575
Calories / serving
31 gProtein
41 gTotal Fat
18 gSat. Fat
18 gCarbs
1 gFiber
3 gSugars
430 mgSodium
Estimated · 1 serving · calculated from the ingredient list, not lab-tested.
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