Atomic Chile Jack Cheeseburgers

  • 4
  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon ghost chile powder (see Note)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
  • 4 pepper jack cheese slices
  • 4 soft potato rolls, toasted
  • Mayonnaise, sliced red onion, pickled jalapeños and cilantro, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the ghost chile powder and salt.

Light a grill and oil the grate. Form the meat into four 5-inch patties and season with the chile salt. Grill over moderately high heat until lightly charred on the bottom, 3 minutes. Flip the burgers, top with the cheese and grill until medium-rare, about 3 minutes more.

Set the burgers on the buns. Spread the tops with mayonnaise and garnish with sliced red onion, pickled jalapeños and cilantro; serve.