High quality beef topped with a thick slice of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, jalapenos, sweet cherry peppers, juicy tomato, crispy green leaf lettuce, red onion, and topped with MJ's sauce all on a toasted bun.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Cheeseburger
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bombshell burger
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Ingredients
2lbs.Ground Beefpreferably 80-85% lean
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
Pepper
Toppings:
4SlicesCheddar Cheese
8SlicesThick Bacon
1Jalapenosliced or 1/4 cup Jarred Jalapenos
1/4cupSweet Cherry Pepperssliced
2Tomatoes
4Green Leaf Lettuce Leaves
1/2Red Onion
4Hamburger Buns
MJ's Burger Sauce:
1/2cupMayonnaise
1/4cupKetchup
1TablespoonMustard
1/4teaspoonGarlic Powder
1/4teaspoonPaprika
Pinchof Cayenne Pepper
2Dill Pickle Sliceschopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat grill to high. For 1/2 lb. burgers, make 4 large patties. For 1/3 lb. burgers, make 6 patties. Press down so the meat is larger than the bun, as it shrinks as it cooks. Press the center of the meat with a thumb to make indention so the meat doesn't puff in the center.
Season generously on both sides with Lawry's seasoned salt and pepper.
Cook for 5-8 minutes per side or to the desired degree of doneness. Top with cheese the last minute of cooking.
Cook bacon in skillet, oven, or microwave to desired crispiness.
To make MJ sauce: in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Add optional dill pickle. Spread on both sides of the bun.
To assemble Arizona Bombshell Burger:
Spread MJ sauce on both sides of the bun. Top with beef, bacon, jalapenos, sweet cherry peppers, tomato, lettuce, and onion.