A bold burger with spicy peppers, creamy pepper-jack, crisp cucumber, and refreshing yogurt dip.
# Ingredient List:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lbs ground beef or plant-based alternative
02 - 1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cheese & Toppings
07 - 4 slices pepper-jack cheese
08 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 4 burger buns
→ Cooling Yogurt Dip
11 - 5.3 oz plain Greek yogurt
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
→ Optional
16 - Lettuce leaves
17 - Sliced red onion
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped chili, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix lightly then form into four equal patties.
02 - Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook each patty for 4 to 5 minutes per side until cooked through.
03 - Place a slice of pepper-jack cheese atop each patty during the last minute of cooking to soften and melt.
04 - While patties cook, combine Greek yogurt, fresh dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns if desired to add texture and warmth.
06 - Spread yogurt dip onto bottom bun, layer with cucumber slices, place cheesy patty on top, add red bell pepper and optional lettuce or onion, then close with top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with extra yogurt dip on the side.
