Market Fresh Recipe: Jalapeno Cheese Grassfed Burger

Whether you are hosting a big BBQ or planning a quiet day at home, this burger is perfect for the hot summer weekend.

The key to this recipe are the fantastic spices and fresh herbs that go into seasoning the meat. Make sure to pick up some cumin and smoked paprika at the .

The burger is garnished with wild arugula and heirloom tomatoes, both available and in prime form at the market. Also, check the cheese vendor and ask for jalapeno cheese—the perfect spicy, creamy topping to this tasty burger.

Grassfed Burger with Jalapeno Cheese
Serves 4 people
Cooking time: About 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound grassfed ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, cilantro)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices of jalapeno cheese
• 1 cup wild arugula
• 4 heirloom tomato slices
• 4 whole wheat buns

Directions

1. Preheat cast iron griddle or grill. 
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the beef, egg, spices, herbs, and breadcrumbs. Add a generous pinch of salt and some pepper. Mix well.
3. Divide the mixture into four parts and shape into patties. Brush with the olive oil.
4. Either cook stovetop in a cast iron griddle or on the grill, flipping once, until cooked through (about 2-3 minutes per side depending on thickness).
5. Once almost cooked through, top with the cheese and allow it to melt. Note: you may place the cast iron pan under the broiler to fully melt the cheese if needed.
6. To serve, place each patty on a toasted bun. Top each with a tomato slice and some arugula. Garnish with ketchup and mustard, as desired. Enjoy!

Buy your ingredients at the West Hollywood Farmers' Market, held every Monday (rain or shine) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at , 1200 N. Vista St.