Spicy Jalapeño Cheeseburgers

Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking.

Cheeseburger · Jalapeño · American

Smashed tissue-thin beef fuses instantly with melted cheese and caramelised onion, sparked by bright pickles and jalapeño heat.

Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Total20 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving693 kcal
ServingsMakes 2
Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 4.3 g protein per 100 kcal, about 17% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

4.4 g per serving

8.8 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 17.6 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • 2 large frying pans (one stainless steel)
  • heavy-based saucepan for smashing
  • thin flat spatula
  • instant-read thermometer

Nutrition per serving (estimated values)

Per servingAmount
Energy693 kcal
Protein29.6 g
Carbohydrate34.4 g
of which sugars5.9 g
of which free sugars4.4 g
Fat47.9 g
of which saturates18.4 g
Fibre1.9 g
Salt3.69 g

Protein per 100 kcal

4.3 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values