Jamaican Jerk Burger Recipe
This Jamaican Jerk Burger brings island flavour to your next meal, with juicy patties seasoned in spicy jerk marinade and topped with creamy honey jerk sauce. Served on soft brioche buns with melted cheese, every bite hits the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savoury goodness.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Grill or grill pan
- Spatula or tongs
- Knife & cutting board
Ingredients
Jerk Burger Patties
- 1 1/2 lb Medium Ground Beef 80/20 mix
- 2 tbsp Jerk Marinade homemade or store-bought
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 stalks Green Onion finely sliced
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
Toppings | To Serve
- 4 Brioche or use regular or potato hamburger buns
- 4 slices Cheddar cheese
- 6 Lettuce Leaves
- 1 lrg Tomato sliced
- 1 med Red Onion sliced
Honey Jerk Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Jerk Marinade
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, jerk marinade, garlic, green onion, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined (don’t overwork the meat). Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾ inch thick.
- Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates or pan.If Grilling: Cook burgers 4–5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).If Pan-Fry: Cook in a lightly oiled skillet for the same time, flipping once.
- Spread Honey Jerk Sauce on both sides of the brioche bun. Layer with burger patty, cheese slice, tomato, red onion and lettuce. Top with more sauce if desired and enjoy!