Monterey Melt Smash Burgers As seen on The Defined Dish Bookmark recipe Print recipe Download recipe Share Total Time 45 minutes Rating 5 out of 5 stars (5) Ingredients 4 servings 1 cup plain greek yogurt2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar1 jalapeño, (stem and seeds removed and roughly chopped)2 garlic cloves, (minced)¼ cup roughly chopped parsley¼ cup roughly chopped dill fronds½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon Kosher salt1.5 lbs ground beef2 medium-sized poblano peppers, (seeds and stem removed, halved and thinly sliced)1 small yellow onion, (halved and thinly sliced)2 tablespoons avocado oilSalt and pepper4 soft white bread buns, (sub gluten-free buns for gluten-free)2 tablespoons salted butter2 tablespoons yellow mustard4 slices American cheese4 slices Monterey jack cheese Calories AmericanKid-FriendlyDinnerDairyGluten-FreeIntermediateLunchBudget-FriendlyGrillingSpicySavoryCreamyMeatMain Courses ... How would you rate this recipe? 1 stars 2 stars 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars Preparation Inline ingredients (beta) Cook mode Click to complete 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!
