Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Stuffed Burgers (Print Format)

Bold burgers feature smoked beef, cheddar pockets, jalapeños, and spicy mayo all nestled in toasted brioche buns.

# Ingredients:

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01 - 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
02 - 2 jalapeños, diced
03 - 1/4 sweet onion, diced
04 - 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
05 - Burger seasoning, to taste
06 - 4 brioche buns
07 - American cheese slices
08 - Spicy mayo

# Steps:

01 - Preheat smoker or pellet grill to 250°F.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, diced jalapeños, diced onion, and cubed cheddar cheese until evenly combined. Optionally, add more burger seasoning.
03 - Divide the mixture into four portions and shape into 1/2-pound patties. Season both sides generously with burger seasoning.
04 - Place the patties directly on the smoker and cook at 250°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - In the last few minutes of cooking, top each burger with a slice of American cheese and allow it to melt.
06 - Toast brioche buns. Spread spicy mayo on both sides, then assemble the burgers and serve immediately.

# Tips:

01 - Cutting the cheddar into small cubes ensures gooey pockets of cheese throughout the patty.
02 - Mix the beef gently to avoid compressing proteins and losing moisture.
03 - Smoking at 250°F allows the cheese to melt without burning the burger exterior.