JUICY STUFFED CHEESEBURGERS — SEASONED TO PERFECTION WITH MELTED CHEESE CENTER
These cheeseburgers are packed with bold spices, fresh herbs, and a luscious cheese filling that melts deliciously inside the patty. Expertly seasoned and juicy, they bring a gourmet twist to classic burgers, perfect for grilling and serving with fresh buns and tangy tzatziki sauce.
🕒 Prep Time: 20 min
⏲️ Cooking Time: 8 min
🍽️ Yields: 5 cheeseburgers
Ingredients
- 500 g ground meat (beef, pork, or mixed)
- 100 g cheese (e.g., cheddar or semi-hard cheese), sliced thin
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 4 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon hot pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon passata (tomato puree)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the Meat Mixture
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and green bell pepper until softened.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the ground meat bowl.
- Add all spices, herbs, hot pepper paste, and passata to the meat mixture.
- Knead thoroughly with your hands until evenly mixed and the color is uniform.
2. Shape the Stuffed Patties
- Divide the meat mixture into 5 equal portions.
- For each portion, divide it again into two equal parts and shape into balls.
- Place the balls on a sheet of plastic wrap spaced apart. Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap.
- Using the bottom of a plate, gently flatten each ball into two thin patties.
- Remove the top plastic wrap.
- Place cheese slices in the center of one patty and press lightly to embed cheese into the meat.
- Cover with the second patty.
- Place the plastic wrap back on top and press gently so the two patties seal together.
- Pinch edges firmly to prevent cheese from leaking while cooking.
- Store patties in the fridge until ready to cook.
3. Cook the Cheeseburgers
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-low heat.
- Cook cheeseburgers for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked and cheese melts inside.
- If using a grill pan, drain excess fat between batches.
4. Serve
- Serve hot between lightly toasted buns or bread slices.
- Accompany with tzatziki sauce or your favorite condiments.
💡 Tips
- Use cheese that melts well but holds shape, such as cheddar or gouda.
- Pressing edges well prevents cheese leakage during cooking.
- Allow patties to rest briefly before grilling for better texture.
🎉 Perfect For
- Backyard barbecues and grill nights
- Gourmet homemade burgers
- Casual family meals and parties
📝 Final Thoughts
These stuffed cheeseburgers pack a flavorful punch with aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and a gooey cheese core. Juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned, they elevate classic burgers into a mouthwatering experience.