Hellfire Burgers

The people of Earth can be divide into two types: those who enjoy spicy food and those who don’t. I am one of the spicy people. Those who dislike spicy food think that spice is just about the heat, but it isn’t. The spice must also be full of flavor. The heat needs to be enough that you feel it, the bite is part of the joy, but not so much that you are in pain. These burgers are full of flavor because I used so many sources of heat. If you like things a little less hot skip the cayenne. You could also use regular mayo.

Speaking of mayo, you can make the Lime Chipotle Mayo yourself or purchase your favorite brand. I used French’s Crispy Jalapeños. Those are just like the crispy onions that you’ve been sprinkling on green been casseroles all these years only warm!

So, give heat a chance! Dinner will be smokin’.

Servings:  4 burgers

Hardware:  Measuring spoons and cups, a large skillet, a knife and a cutting board, food safe gloves, a large mixing bowl, foil, a rolling pin (or a smooth sided glass), a baking sheet

Active time: 10 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes; Dinner in about 30 minutes

Hellfire Burgers are full of delicious heat!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ pounds ground beef (the best that you can afford)
• Small Spanish onion (½ cup)
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
• Salt
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 slices of peppered bacon
• 4 thick slices Pepper Jack cheese
• Lime chipotle mayo
• French fried jalapeños (I used French’s)

1. Preheat the oven to 400˚
2. Cut each bacon slice in half. Fry until crispy and set aside,
3. Dice the onion. Set aside.
4. Wearing the gloves mix the beef, the peppers and the Worcestershire sauce together. Don’t over handle the beef.
5. Cover the baking sheet in foil for easier clean up. Roll the beef out onto the foil until it is 8 inches by 8 inches. Sprinkle the top of the beef with the chopped onions. Press them gently into the meat. Score the beef into 4 equal pieces. Don’t cut it all the way through.
6. Generously salt the burger and place it into the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. 
7. Smear the buns with Chipotle Mayo. Top each burger with 2 bacon halves, a slice of Pepper Jack cheese and plenty of French fried jalapeños.