Ingredients
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika or 1 teaspoon regular paprika
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Siracha or Tabasco)
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2 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (quartered to 8 pieces)
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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8 hamburger buns (mini-size & split May use small dinner rolls)
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1/4 cup ranch dressing
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8 slices roma tomatoes
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1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Combine Cajun Seasoning ingredients in a sml bowl & mix well.
- Place beef, seasoning, hot sauce & garlic in a large bowl & mix until just combined. Form the mixture into 8 equally-sized patties.
- Place oil in a lrg skillet over med-heat. In batches as needed, place patties in hot skillet & cook until browned (about 3-4 min per side). Place a quarter of cheese on top of ea burger to melt. When cheese melted, set burgers aside & keep warm.
- Place buns (or rolls) split-side-down into same skillet until toasted (about 1 min).
- Spread dressing onto insides of warm toasted rolls. Layer bottom roll w/arugula leaves (or lettuce of choice), add a burger, tomato slice & a halved bacon slice. Close w/top roll.
- NOTE: The burgers will be tall & it was suggested to place a pick or sml skewer in ea burger to hold them together.