Spicy Mexican Firecracker Burger

Steps

How to make it

Prep 18 min · Cook 15 min

1. Set out beef patty 180 g, cheese 40 g, fried jalapeños 適量, potato wedges 250 g, and burger buns 2 pc; wash and slice lettuce and tomato.
2. Heat olive oil 1 tbsp in a skillet over medium until shimmering; season beef with sea salt 1/3 tsp, black pepper 1/4 tsp, and chili flakes 1/2 tsp.
3. Sear beef 3 minutes until the bottom chars; flip and cook 2–3 minutes until done; top with cheese 40 g, cover 30 seconds until slightly melted.
4. Toast bun cut sides in the same pan 1–2 minutes until golden; cook wedges until golden.
5. Spread a little olive oil and BBQ sauce 2 tbsp on the bottom bun; layer lettuce, tomato, and hot beef.
6. Add fried jalapeños 適量; cap with top bun and press gently.
7. Halve the burger, plate with hot wedges while hot to match the Mexican firecracker burger heat.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

• Finish the main component and sauce separately before plating so the textures stay layered.
• Keep cold garnish and hot proteins apart until the final minute for a more restaurant-like result.
• Drain vegetables well before cooking; excess water steams them and softens the texture.

Best enjoyed on the day it is made; refrigerate components separately when possible and reheat gently.

Substitutions

Optional add-ins