Meal Kit

Jalapeño Popper Burger

with chipotle mayo and fries

Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
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We all know the saying, “if you can't handle the heat, stay out of the kitchen!” Well, one particular Home Chef customer sure can handle the heat! We present to you the Jalapeño Popper Burger, the Customer Burger Showdown winner created by Jessica Usher. This scorcher pops with flavor and heat, featuring jalapeños two ways and a tangy chipotle mayo that will leave your taste buds sizzling for more. Tip: Easier way to mince cilantro? Gather them all in one hand and lay on the cutting board. Use your knife in rocking motion to cut, then turn 90 degrees and repeat until the herbs are properly minced!

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 2 Russet Potatoes
  • 10 oz. Ground Beef
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    2 Potato Rolls
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    2 oz. Shredded Cheddar-Jack Cheese
  • 1 Jalapeño Pepper
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    1 oz. Crispy Jalapeños
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    0.84 oz. Chipotle Light Mayo
  • 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
  • ¼ oz. Cilantro

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    980
  • Carbohydrates
    88g
  • Net Carbs
    82g
  • Fat
    51g
  • Protein
    44g
  • Sodium
    1820mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using ground pork, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 3 and 4, cooking until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 6-8 minutes per side.

  • If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as ground beef in Steps 3 and 4, cooking until turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 6-8 minutes per side.

  1. 1

    Make the Fries

    Cut potatoes into 1/2" sticks and pat dry. Place in a mixing bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, seasoning rub, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Massage oil into potatoes.

    Place potato sticks on prepared baking sheet. Spread into a single layer and bake in hot oven until tender and browned, 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

    While fries bake, prepare ingredients.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Mince cilantro (no need to stem).

    Stem jalapeño, halve, and mince. Remove seeds and ribs for less spice. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño.

  3. 3

    Make the Patties

    In another mixing bowl, combine jalapeño (use less if spice-averse), ground beef, half the cheese (reserve remaining for topping burgers), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper.

    Form beef mixture into two patties, 1/2"-thick.

  4. 4

    Toast Rolls and Cook Burgers

    Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add rolls to hot pan, cut side down. Cook until toasted, 1-2 minutes.

    Transfer rolls to a plate and keep pan over medium heat.

    Add patties to hot pan and cook until browned and patties reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side, covering pan after flipping patties.

    Remove from burner. Top burgers with remaining cheese and cover pan until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, smearing chipotle mayonnaise on bottom roll and topping with burger, crispy jalapeños (to taste), and cilantro. Top with top roll. Bon appétit!

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