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Two smoked cheddar jalapeño stuffed burgers with melted cheese on sesame seed buns on a dark serving plate

Smoked Cheddar Jalapeño Stuffed Burgers

Smoked cheddar jalapeño stuffed burgers made from 85/15 ground beef mixed with diced jalapeños, diced sweet onion, and cubed cheddar cheese, formed into half-pound patties, smoked at 250°F to 165°F internal, topped with melted American cheese, and served on toasted brioche buns with spicy mayo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Burgers
  • 2 lbs 85/15 ground beef
  • 2 jalapeños diced
  • 1/4 sweet onion diced
  • 1/2 lb cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
  • Your favorite burger seasoning
  • 4 brioche buns
  • American cheese slices
  • Spicy mayo

Equipment

  • Smoker or Pellet Grill
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Fire up smoker to 250°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, diced jalapeños, diced onion, and cubed cheddar cheese. Mix until evenly combined. Add extra seasoning into the mixture if desired.
  3. Form into 4 large patties, about 1/2 pound each. Season both sides generously with burger seasoning.
  4. Place burgers directly on the smoker. Cook at 250°F until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. During the last few minutes, top each burger with American cheese and let it melt.
  6. Toast brioche buns and spread spicy mayo on both sides. Assemble and serve hot.

Notes

Cube the cheddar: Small cubes melt into distinct gooey pockets throughout the patty. Shredded cheese disperses too thinly and disappears into the beef.
Mix gently: Overworking ground beef compresses proteins and squeezes out moisture. Mix just until fillings are evenly distributed.
Low and slow: 250°F gives the cheddar time to melt gently throughout the patty without the exterior burning before the inside is ready.
Double cheese: American cheese on top provides a smooth, creamy cap that complements the cheddar pockets inside.

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