A bold burger featuring spicy peppers, melted cheese, refreshing cucumber, and a cooling yogurt dip.
# What You Need:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (or plant-based alternative)
02 - 1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Cheese & Toppings
07 - 4 slices pepper-jack cheese
08 - 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
09 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 4 burger buns
→ Cooling Yogurt Dip
11 - 5.3 oz plain Greek yogurt
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional
16 - Lettuce leaves
17 - Sliced red onion
# How To Make It:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped chili pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and shape into four equal-sized patties.
02 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
03 - Place a slice of pepper-jack cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and allow it to melt.
04 - While patties cook, combine Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
05 - Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
06 - Spread yogurt dip on the bottom bun, layer cucumber slices, place the cheesy patty on top, add red bell pepper slices, and optional lettuce or red onion. Finish with the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with additional yogurt dip on the side.
