Ultimate Charcoal-Grilled Jalapeño Beef Burgers

Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 jalapenos, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup canned green chiles, drained
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Charcoal Grill
- Light the charcoal and allow it to heat until the briquettes are covered with a light ash coating (about 15 minutes).

2. Mix the Burger Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, finely chopped jalapenos, green chiles, bacon bits, and minced fresh garlic.
- Mix the ingredients together gently until well combined. Avoid overworking the meat mixture to keep the burgers juicy.

3. Shape the Patties
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and gently shape each into a round patty about 3/4-inch thick. Make a slight indent in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

4. Grill the Patties
- Place the burger patties on the preheated charcoal grill.
- Grill each side for approximately 5 to 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C) for medium doneness. Add or subtract time based on preferred doneness.
- Avoid pressing down on the patties with a spatula, as this can dry out the burgers.

5. Remove from Grill and Rest
- Once cooked to your desired level, remove the burgers from the grill and let them rest for about 3 to 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, enhancing flavor.

6. Serve
- Serve your burgers in your choice of buns with your favorite toppings and condiments such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or avocado.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT12M
12 minutes

Total Time

- PT27M
27 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Charcoal Grill
- Jalapeño Burger
- Beef Patty
- Grilled Dinner
- Flavorful Burger
- Easy Dinner
- Quick Recipe
- Spicy Burger
- Bacon Bits Burger
- Outdoor Cooking

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1,850 total calories

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