Gather your ground beef, fresh jalapeños, and favorite burger toppings. Chop the jalapeños finely.

Shape the ground beef into loose balls, about 4 ounces each.

Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat until it’s around 400°F.

Place the beef balls on the hot grill and press down firmly with a spatula until they're about ½ inch thick. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.

Sprinkle chopped jalapeños onto each patty while they cook.

Carefully flip each patty and top with cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Toast your burger buns cut-side down on the grill for about 1 minute until golden brown.

Layer your toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the smashed patties topped with melted cheese.