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Pepper jack burgers with cilantro mayo and spicy ketchup

Servings:
Burgers makes 5 servings; Cilantro mayonnaise makes about 1 cup; Spicy ketchup makes about 1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Pepper jack burgers
  • 1 1/2 pound ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup crushed french fried onions
  • 2 cup jalapenos, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 slice monterey jack cheese with peppers
  • 1 slice red onion, cut into 5 (1/4 inch thick) slices
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoon kaiser buns, split, buttered and toasted
  • 5 slice tomato
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
Cilantro mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 pound ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup crushed french fried onions
  • 2 cup jalapenos, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 slice monterey jack cheese with peppers
  • 1 slice red onion, cut into 5 (1/4 inch thick) slices
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoon kaiser buns, split, buttered and toasted
  • 5 slice tomato
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
Spicy ketchup
  • 1 1/2 pound ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup crushed french fried onions
  • 2 cup jalapenos, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 slice monterey jack cheese with peppers
  • 1 slice red onion, cut into 5 (1/4 inch thick) slices
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 5 tablespoon kaiser buns, split, buttered and toasted
  • 5 slice tomato
  • 1 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon small sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 teaspoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Pepper jack burgersSpray grill rack with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

In a medium bowl, gently combine ground chuck, onions, jalapenos, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Shape mixture into 5 (1/2-inch-thick) patties.

Grill patties covered with grill lid, for 5 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness.

Top each burger with 1 slice cheese, and remove from the grill.

Brush both sides of onion slices with oil.

Grill onion slices for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until onion is tender.

Spread bottom of each bun with desired amount of cilantro mayonnaise.

Place 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, 1 slice tomato, 1 burger, and 1 grilled onion slice on bottom of each bun.

Spread each bun top with desired amount of Spicy Ketchup.

Cover burgers with bun tops.

Serve immediately.

Cilantro mayonnaiseIn a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime zest.

Cover and chill.

Spicy ketchupIn a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.

Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.

Add vinegar, and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in ketchup, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and cumin; cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool.

Cover and chill.

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