A bold burger featuring spicy peppers, melted cheese, crisp cucumber, and a cooling yogurt dip.
# Ingredient List:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (or plant-based alternative)
02 - 1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional
16 - Lettuce leaves
17 - Sliced red onion
# Recipe Steps:
01 - In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped chili, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and form into 4 equal patties.
02 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side until just cooked through.
03 - Place a slice of pepper-jack cheese on each patty and allow it to melt during the last minute of cooking.
04 - In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
05 - Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
06 - Spread yogurt dip on bottom buns, layer cucumber slices, place cheesy patties on top, add red bell pepper slices and optional lettuce or onion, then finish with top buns.
07 - Serve immediately with extra yogurt dip on the side.
