Charred Jalapeno, Jack Burger with Smokey BBQ Sauce made with La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Torta Rolls

Charred Jalapeno, Jack Burger with Smokey BBQ Sauce

If you like spice, try this bold and flavorful burger featuring jalapeños and pepper jack cheese. 

Ingredients
  • 1 La Brea Bakery Take & Bake Torta Roll
  • Oil spray
  • ½ cup red onion, sliced
  • ¼ cup jalapeño peppers, sliced
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 slice pepper jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (favorite recipe or store-bought)
Preparation
  1. Preheat grill to high and place a flat griddle or cast iron pan on one side of the grill to preheat.
  2. Spray the griddle or pan with oil and cook the onions and jalapeños until soft and slightly charred.
  3. While they cook, spray the grill with oil and place the burger to cook, adding salt and pepper, to taste. After 4 minutes, flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cheese and cook for 2 minutes more until the burger is medium or cooked to your liking.
  4. Spray the roll with oil and grill until just starting turn golden brown on edges. Remove and set aside.
  5. To build, spread half of the barbecue sauce on the bottom of the roll and place the cheeseburger on top. Add the grilled onion and jalapeño mixture, the remaining sauce, and finish with the top of the roll. Serve.