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Jamaican Jerk Burgers
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Create a fiery Jamaican jerk burger seasoned with habanero, allspice, cinnamon, and ginger, served with zesty citrus coleslaw.
Ingredients:
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 Scotch bonnet or habanero chili pepper, seeds removed, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion, including greens
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, at least 16% fat
  • Coleslaw:
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Pinch chopped thyme
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice or lime juice (if using lime juice add a teaspoon of sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange or lime zest
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions:
  • Prepare the jerk mixture: Combine vinegar, water, chili, green onion, garlic, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, molasses, 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Alternatively, finely mince the chili, garlic, and green onion if a food processor is not available, then mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Combine the jerk mixture with the ground beef in a large bowl using your hands until just mixed. Shape into patties that are 1/2 inch thick and slightly wider than your hamburger bun. Avoid over-mixing.
  • Refrigerate the patties for about 30 minutes or until you are ready to cook. (Be sure to wear gloves when handling jerk seasoning or wash hands thoroughly with soap and water afterwards.)
  • Prepare the coleslaw by delicately combining cabbage, red onion, thyme, mayonnaise, citrus juice, zest, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Grill the jerk burgers: Heat up your grill or grill pan over high heat. Place the patties on the oiled surface and grill for approximately 5 minutes on each side. Avoid pressing down on the burgers while they cook. Use a grill pan or cast iron frying pan if you don't have access to a grill.
  • Enjoy your juicy burgers generously topped with flavorful coleslaw, served with or without soft hamburger buns.

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