Jalapeno Butter Burger

These thin patties are packed with butter, topped with pepper jack cheese and sauteed onions and jalapenos. Double decker delicious!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Mission Trail Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
• 4 buns
• 8 slices pepper jack cheese

Instructions

1. In a large bowl mix the ground beef with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Grate the butter into the meat mixture. Form the meat into 8 thin patties.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the onions and jalapenos with a pinch of salt. Cook until just caramelized.
3. Heat a large cast iron pan over medium high heat. Add the patties and cook for about 2 minutes per side. Top with the cheese and cook until melted.
4. Layer two patties in a bun and top with onions and jalapenos.

Takes 20 minutes

Serves 4