Fajita Smash Burgers

Name: Fajita Smash Burgers
Ingredients: 2 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced into rings; ½ sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon (15 ml) avocado oil; ½ sweet onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon (15 ml) avocado oil; Juice of 2 fresh limes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 24 ounces (680 g) ground beef, 80/20, divided into 3-ounce (85 g) portions; 4 hamburger buns (see bread recommendations); 4 hamburger buns (see bread recommendations); Softened butter, for toasting; 3 tablespoons (39 g) Prime Smoke Rub; 4 slices Havarti, Monterey Jack, or white American cheese; 4 slices Havarti, Monterey Jack, or white American cheese; 4 slices Havarti, Monterey Jack, or white American cheese; Lime wedges; Sour Cream Sandwich Sauce; Potato buns; Sesame buns; Brioche buns; Buttermilk buns; Tortas

Preparation info

Makes
4
Large Burgers

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Epic BBQ Sandwiches

By Brad Prose

Published 2026

About

My wife is always asking me to sear up marinated peppers and onions for the week. And honestly, there’s no reason to waste a hot skillet when I’m always looking for an excuse to smash some burgers. While I love traditional fajitas, there’s something special about biting into a crusty smashed burger, paired with tangy peppers, sweet onions, and creamy sauce.

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