Bayou Samburgers

Bayou Samburgers bring the spicy, smoky flavors of the Bayou to your backyard BBQ! Ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños combine for a patty that’s bursting with flavor. Add some crispy buns, crunchy lettuce, and tangy pickles, and you’ve got a Southern-inspired burger that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 medium bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 hamburger buns
• lettuce leaves
• tomato slices
• pickles slices
• American cheese slices (optional)

Instructions

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped jalapeño pepper, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything until the ingredients are just combined.

Don’t overmix.

Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions and shape each portion into a ball.

Flatten each ball slightly into a patty about 3/4-inch thick.

Place the patties onto the preheated grill or grill pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they’re cooked to your desired level of doneness.

While the burgers are cooking, toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.

Assemble the Bayou Samburgers by spreading a cooked patty on each bun, followed by lettuce leaves, tomato slices, pickle slices, and an American cheese slice if using.

Serve immediately and get ready for a flavorful treat!

Notes

Use 80/20 or 70/30 ground beef for the best flavor and texture.

Don’t over-chop the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño, as they should still have a bit of texture.

If you’re not comfortable with a little heat, use just half of the jalapeño or omit the seeds and membranes.

Make sure to not overmix the meat mixture, or the patties will become dense and lose their juiciness.

For a crisper crust on the burgers, make sure the grill or grill pan is hot before adding the patties.

If you’re having trouble forming the patties, try wetting your hands with cold water before handling the meat.

To toast the buns, place them on the grill or in a toaster for about 2-3 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Assemble the burgers just before serving, as the buns can become soggy if left to sit.

If you’re not using American cheese, feel free to experiment with other cheese options like cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 542
• Total Fat: 33g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 650mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 37g