2025 Summer

Jesse’s Firecracker Burger Recipe

Spice up your summer grilling with this burger recipe that’s sure to delight. Jennifer Hernandez of 3J Farms OK in Blanchard, Oklahoma, shares the favorite burger recipe of her late brother, Jesse. She makes it with her family’s grass-fed beef.

20-30 MINUTES | 4 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper, ground
  • 2 medium red, orange or yellow bell peppers, seeded and quartered
  • Vegetable oil
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, diced onion and seasonings together.
  2. Shape the mixture into four patties.
  3. Lightly brush bell peppers with oil.
  4. Fire up your grill and bring it to medium heat.
  5. Grill the patties and bell peppers 4–6 minutes per side, or until the burgers reach an internal temp of 160°F. Add a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of grilling. Toast your burger rolls open side down on the grill for about 30 seconds — just long enough to give them a golden glow.
  6. Slice the grilled bell peppers into thin strips. Stack your burgers on the toasted rolls, pile on the bell peppers, and let your guests customize with their favorite condiments and toppings.

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