Pepper Jack Stuffed Pork Burgers Recipes

PEPPER-JACK PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Brush chiles and onion with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender, 10 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board. Slice chiles, discarding stems and seeds.
• Season patties with salt and pepper, then brush with oil. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side; during last minute of cooking, top each burger with cheese and cover grill. Serve burgers on buns with chiles, onion, and other desired toppings.

MR. JOHN'S MEAT-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large pot of boiling water, parboil the peppers until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and dry on paper towels.
• In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and chopped bell peppers and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the beef, pork, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper, and pepper flakes. Cook until the meat is browned, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up the lumps, about 6 minutes. Add the rice and tomato sauce and stir well. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
• Pour enough water into a baking dish to just cover the bottom, about 1/8-inch deep. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice mixture and place in the baking dish. Bake until the peppers are very tender and the filling is heated through, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PEPPER JACK STUFFED PORK BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill. Divide cheese into 4 mounds. Press each mound of cheese into a disk shape.
• Divide ground pork into 4 balls. Shape each portion of pork around a disk of cheese. Sprinkle patties with taco seasoning.
• Place burgers on grill over medium heat. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until just slightly pink and meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. ( When checking temperature be careful not to pierce the cheese center.)
• Place burgers on buns; top with your favorite salsa.

BACON AND PEPPER JACK STUFFED HAMBURGERS

Steps:

• Mix cheese and bacon in a bowl.
• Flatten approximately 1/8 - 1/4 of the ground chuck (depending on how large you would like your burgers to be) in the palm of your hand.
• Squeeze together about 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon and cheese mixture; put it in the center of the ground chuck.
• Bring up the sides of the meat over the filling, making sure the cheese is completely covered by the meat.
• Flatten slightly to form into a patty.
• Season patties to taste with garlic powder, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper.
• Grill burgers approximately 6-8 minutes on each side for medium.