Firecracker Burger
Ignite your taste buds with this sizzling burger that combines the fiery heat of jalapenos, zesty pepper jack cheese, and a kick of spice from the homemade aioli sauce. The juicy burger patty is sandwiched between soft, pretzel buns for a delightful texture contrast. Pair this explosion of flavors with a semi-sweet Gewürztraminer wine to balance the heat and create a truly unforgettable dining experience.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 pretzel buns
- 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
- 4 jalapeno peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion (optional, for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2.
In a bowl, combine the ground beef with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and sriracha. Divide the mixture into four patties.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, spicy brown mustard, and a dash of sriracha for the aioli sauce.
- 4.
Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty to melt.
- 5.
Toast the pretzel buns on the grill for a minute or until slightly crispy.
- 6.
Assemble the burgers by spreading the spicy aioli sauce on the bottom bun. Place the cooked patty with melted cheese on top, followed by jalapeno slices. Add any desired garnishes like lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Finally, top it off with the pretzel bun.
- 7.
Serve the Firecracker Burgers with extra aioli sauce on the side and pair them with a semi-sweet Gewürztraminer wine for a perfect balance of flavors.
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