Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Burgers

Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Stuffed Burgers

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

Preparation Time

15 min

Cooking Time

60 min

Overall Time

75 min

Created By: Lili Clark

Category: Dinner

Skill Level: Moderate

Cuisine Type: American BBQ

Output: 4 Serves (4 burgers)

Dietary Options: ~

Ingredients

→ Stuffed Burgers

2 lbs 85/15 ground beef

2 jalapeños, diced

1/4 sweet onion, diced

1/2 lb cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

Burger seasoning, to taste

4 brioche buns

American cheese slices

Spicy mayo

Steps

Preheat smoker or pellet grill to 250°F.

In a large bowl, mix ground beef, diced jalapeños, diced onion, and cubed cheddar cheese until evenly combined. Optionally, add more burger seasoning.

Divide the mixture into four portions and shape into 1/2-pound patties. Season both sides generously with burger seasoning.

Place the patties directly on the smoker and cook at 250°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

In the last few minutes of cooking, top each burger with a slice of American cheese and allow it to melt.

Toast brioche buns. Spread spicy mayo on both sides, then assemble the burgers and serve immediately.

Tips

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

Required Tools

Smoker or Pellet Grill
Instant-Read Thermometer

Allergy Information

Always check each ingredient for allergens, and consult a medical professional if unsure.

Contains dairy (cheddar cheese, American cheese)
Contains gluten (brioche buns)

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.

Calories: ~
Fats: ~
Carbohydrates: ~
Proteins: ~

Lili Clark

Hi! I’m LiLi, a former kitchen disaster who learned to cook by documenting my grandmother’s recipes. I believe cooking should be accessible, sometimes messy, and always delicious. Join me as I share everything from family classics to weeknight emergencies!

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