Spicy Smash Burgers

Ingredients

• Ketchup - 4 tablespoons
• Mayonnaise - 4 tablespoons
• Tomato - 4 slices
• Lettuce - 4 leaves
• Burger buns - 4
• Cheese slices - 4
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Cayenne pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
• Jalapeno peppers - 2, seeded and finely chopped
• Ground beef - 1 pound

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, jalapeno peppers, red onion, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
4. Place the patties on the hot skillet and use a spatula to smash them down firmly.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
6. During the last minute of cooking, place a cheese slice on each patty to melt.
7. Toast the burger buns on the skillet or grill.
8. Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on the bottom bun.
9. Place a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice on top of the sauce.
10. Add the cooked patty with melted cheese on top.
11. Cover with the top bun and serve hot.