Saturday, August 8, 2026

Melty Monterey Jack Burgers

This is a recipe I discovered back when I would order meal boxes from Hello Fresh.  This was one of my hubby's favorites!

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red onion
1 medium zucchini
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tsp dried oregano
20 oz ground beef
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 Potato buns
4 Tbsp ketchup

Wash and dry all produce.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  

Mince garlic until you have 1/4 tsp (you will have a clove left over).  

Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion.

Cut zucchini into 3" long pieces, then halve each piece lengthwise.  Cut into thin wedges.

In a small bowl, stir together 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise and as much of the garlic as you like.  Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat.  Add onion and cook tossing occasionally, until caramelized, 8 - 10 minutes.  Stir in balsamic vinegar and 1 tsp sugar.  Continue cooking until syrupy, 1 - 2 minutes more.  Season with salt and pepper.  Remove from pan and set aside tin another small bowl

While onions cook, toss together zucchini and 1/2 Tbsp aioli in a medium bowl until wedges are evenly coated.  Add panko, oregano, and a large pinch of salt land pepper and toss so that crumbs stick to zucchini.  Spread on a lightly oiled baking sheet.  Bake in oven until panko is golden brown, about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.  

Wash out and dry the pan you cooked the onion in.  Heat a drizzle of oil in it over medium-high heat.  Shape beef into four patties.  Season all over with salt and pepper.  Add to pan or grill and cook until burgers almost reach desired doneness, 3 - 5 minutes per side.  Top each with cheese and allow burgers to finish, about 1 minute.  

Split buns in half and place on another baking sheet.  Toast in oven or on grill until golden, about 3 minutes.  Spread split sides of bunds with ketchup and remaining aioli.  Top each with a burger and as much onion jam as you like.  Serve with zucchini fries on the side.

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