El Paso Pork Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  ½ tsp
• garlic powder
  1 tsp
• ground pork
  12 oz
• long green pepper
  2 unit
• mayonnaise
  3 tbsp
• monterey jack cheese
  ½ cup
• olive oil
• potato buns
  4 unit
• potatoes
  12 oz
• red onion
  1 unit
• salt
  1 tsp
• southwest spice blend
  1½ tsp

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• large bowl
• large pan
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Toss on one side of a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil , 1 tsp southwest spice blend , ¼ tsp garlic powder , salt , and black pepper .

   potatoes: 12 oz, olive oil, southwest spice blend: 1½ tsp, garlic powder: 1 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
2. 

   2

   Halve long green pepper lengthwise and remove stem and seeds. Peel and slice red onion into ½-inch-thick rounds. Toss veggies on opposite side of baking sheet from potatoes with a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle insides of poblano halves with remaining garlic powder; arrange cut sides down. Roast on top rack until potatoes are crispy and veggies are lightly charred ⏱️ 20 minutes .

   long green pepper: 2 unit, red onion: 1 unit
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl , combine ground pork , remaining southwest spice blend, ¾ tsp salt, and pepper. Form mixture into two ½-inch-thick patties. Divide monterey jack cheese between centers of each patty. Fold edges of meat around cheese, shaping and sealing to create cheese-stuffed patties.

   ground pork: 12 oz, monterey jack cheese: ½ cup
4. 

   4

   When veggies have about ⏱️ 10 minutes left, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook until browned and cooked through ⏱️ 4 minutes per side. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate.
5. 

   5

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl , combine mayonnaise and remaining garlic powder. Season with pepper. Halve potato buns ; toast in oven until golden brown ⏱️ 3 minutes .

   mayonnaise: 3 tbsp, potato buns: 4 unit
6. 

   6

   Spread bottom buns with garlic mayo. Fill buns with patties, poblano, and onion. Serve with potatoes on the side.