Firecracker Burgers

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
• 1–1½ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• Olive oil
• 8 slices bacon, crisp cooked
• 4 slices pepper jack cheese
• Hamburger buns
• Lettuce, tomato, and onion (optional)

Ingredients for 5 servings (950 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine mayonnaise and chipotle. Refrigerate until needed.

2. 2

   Combine cayenne, salt, pepper, and steak seasoning. Set aside.

3. 3

   Form meat into 4 equal patties, about ½ inch thick. Make an indentation in the center of each one and brush with olive oil.

4. 4

   Sprinkle patties on both sides with seasoning mixture. Set aside.

5. 5

   Preheat a chimney starter full of charcoal in the bottom of a kettle grill. Once hot, disperse evenly around the bottom of the grill.

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6. 6

   Add burgers and grill, turning often, until desired doneness is achieved.

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7. 7

   Place a slice of cheese on each patty once it comes off the grill. Serve on buns with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and the chipotle mayonnaise.

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