Garlicky Jalapeno Burgers

Before my nightly popsicle, I have to eat dinner. Lately that has meant a lot of grilling. Mostly grilled pizzas and hamburgers. The first batch of burgers we made was a little boring. So to spice up the next batch we mixed the meat with chopped shallots, garlic and a jalapeno pepper. A splash of worcestershire sauce, a good pinch of salt, and a grind of fresh pepper later and our burgers were far from boring. Juicy, a little spicy, and very meaty.

Garlicky Jalapeno Burgers

Serves two

2 garlic cloves

1 Tbsp shallot or onion

1/2 jalapeno

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper

8-10 ounces 15% fat ground beef (Depending on how big of a burger you want)

Cheddar cheese (optional)

Hamburger Buns

Turn the grill on and pre-heat!

Finely chop the garlic, shallot/onion & jalapeno, and mix into the ground meat along with the worcestershire sauce, a good pinch of salt and a healthy grind of pepper. You want to mix the ingredients thoroughly, but try not to overwork the meat! Halve the meat and shape into patties, making them thinner in the middle than around the edges.

Grill the burgers to your desired doneness. Don't forget to toast the buns also. If you want a cheeseburger then melt some cheddar cheese on top. Boyfriend Tip: grill the tops of the buns on both sides to toast the sesame seeds on top (if there are any).

Eat up!