Monterey Melt Smash Burgers
Total Time
45 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(5)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 jalapeño, (stem and seeds removed and roughly chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
- ¼ cup roughly chopped parsley
- ¼ cup roughly chopped dill fronds
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 2 medium-sized poblano peppers, (seeds and stem removed, halved and thinly sliced)
- 1 small yellow onion, (halved and thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 soft white bread buns, (sub gluten-free buns for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices Monterey jack cheese
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Preparation
Step 1
Make the Jalapeño Ranch:
Step 2
In a blender or using an immersion blender in a wide-mouth jar, combine all of the Jalapeño Ranch ingredients and blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This keeps well for 5 to 7 days in the fridge.
Step 3
Make the Smash Burgers, Grilled Onions, and Peppers:
Step 4
Divide the ground beef into 8 equal portions (about 3 ounces each). Roll them into balls, being careful not to overwork the meat, and set them on a baking sheet. Set aside.
Step 5
Heat the grill over medium-high heat (between 400 and 450℉) with a griddle on top.
Step 6
When the griddle is hot, add 2 tablespoons of oil and the sliced peppers and onions. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, tossing often, until the veggies are tender, about 8 minutes total. When the veggies are cooked through, transnfer them to a plate or bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Set aside.
Step 7
Butter and toast buns over medium heat until golden on the buttered side. Transfer to a platter and set aside.
Step 8
Place 4 burger balls onto the hot griddle. Working quickly, firmly smash straight down into a thin patty. Season the patties with a pinch of salt, pepper, a drizzle of yellow mustard. Cook 2 minutes on the first side, or until seared and juices start to come to the surface.
Step 9
Scrape under the burger with a sturdy spatula and flip. Cover and cook for 1 more minute. Top half of the burgers with American cheese, and half with the Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer the cooked smashed burgers to a platter and continue until all of the burgers are done.
Step 10
Assemble and Serve:
Step 11
Place one American cheese-covered smash burger on the bottom of the bun, then top with a Monterey Jack cheese-covered smash burger. Top the double patties with the onion and pepper mixture and then a very generous drizzle of the Jalapeño Ranch. Serve and enjoy!
Step 12
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