Loaded Pepper Jack Burgers with Spicy Ketchup and BBQ Sweet Potato Wedges

Get ready for a burger that truly stacks up: each bun holds a beef patty stuffed with melted pepper jack cheese and topped with sautéed peppers and onions. The secret weapon? A special spicy ketchup with hot sauce that you can adjust to your taste. This burger is a front-runner for first place.

If you aren’t blown away yet, you will be when you’re holding this bad boy in your hands. Serve it alongside smoky BBQ sweet potato wedges for a complete meal that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

2 unit Sweet PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sweet and Smoky BBQ SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Pepper Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Cut sweet potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges (like steak fries). Halve, peel and thinly slice onion. Core, deseed and thinly slice green pepper. In a small bowl, combine ketchup and hot sauce (to taste).
2. Toss sweet potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, pepper and half the BBQ Seasoning. Roast on top rack, flipping halfway through, until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook, stirring, until browned and softened, 7-9 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; remove from pan and set aside. Wipe out pan.
4. In a large bowl, combine beef, remaining BBQ Seasoning and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Divide mixture in half. Flatten each piece into a wide, roughly ½-inch-thick circle. Set aside half the cheese. Divide remaining cheese between the center of each circle. Fold edges of meat around cheese, shaping and sealing to create cheese-stuffed patties. Season all over with salt and pepper.
5. Heat a large drizzle of oil in pan used for onion and pepper over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook to desired doneness, 3-5 minutes per side. Top each patty with a layer of veggies (you may have extra), then top with remaining cheese. Cover pan until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
6. While patties cook, halve buns and place on a second baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Spread cut sides of buns with spicy ketchup. Top bun bottoms with smothered patties. Drizzle with any remaining hot sauce, if desired. Serve with sweet potatoes (and any remaining veggies) on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute pepper jack with Monterey Jack, cheddar or any melting cheese you prefer.

How do I know when the burgers are done?

Cook the patties for 3-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Use a meat thermometer: 160°F for well done.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, use gluten-free buns and ensure your BBQ seasoning and hot sauce are gluten-free.