Smothered Pepper Jack Burgers with Spicy Ketchup and BBQ Potato Wedges

Get ready for a burger that stacks up against the best. Each bun holds a beef patty smothered in melted pepper jack cheese and topped with sautéed peppers and onions. Just in case that doesn’t make it a front-runner, there’s a secret weapon: a spicy ketchup with hot sauce that you can add to taste.

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

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Pepper Jack CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit KetchupView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sweet and Smoky BBQ SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F. Cut the potatoes into wedges and toss with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
2. While the potatoes cook, thinly slice the onion and green pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sauté the onion and pepper until softened and lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the BBQ seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into two patties, slightly larger than the buns.
4. Cook the patties in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. During the last minute, top each patty with shredded pepper jack cheese and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
5. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup with hot sauce to taste. Set aside.
6. Toast the potato buns in the oven or a dry skillet until lightly golden.
7. Assemble the burgers: spread the spicy ketchup on the bottom bun, add the patty with melted cheese, then pile on the sautéed peppers and onions. Top with the other bun.
8. Serve the burgers with the BBQ potato wedges on the side.

Useful Cookware

A few helpful kitchen tools for this recipe, with relevant Amazon picks for each item.

Baking sheet

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Skillet

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Bowl

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Small bowl

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Knife

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Cutting board

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Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes, you can substitute pepper jack with Monterey Jack, cheddar, or provolone for a different flavor.

How can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Use gluten-free buns and ensure your BBQ seasoning and hot sauce are gluten-free.

Can I cook the burgers on a grill?

Absolutely! Grill the patties over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, then add cheese during the last minute.