Bold burger with spicy peppers, melted cheese, crisp cucumber, and a refreshing yogurt dip.
# What You'll Need:
→ Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground beef (or plant-based alternative)
02 - 1 small red chili pepper, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
13 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Optional
16 - Lettuce leaves
17 - Sliced red onion
# How to Make:
01 - Combine ground beef, chopped chili pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Gently mix and form into 4 equal patties.
02 - Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they are just cooked through.
03 - Place a slice of pepper-jack cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to allow it to melt.
04 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
05 - Lightly toast the burger buns if desired.
06 - Spread yogurt dip on the bottom bun, layer cucumber slices, add the cheesy patty, top with red bell pepper and optional lettuce or red onion, then place the top bun.
07 - Serve immediately with extra yogurt dip on the side.
