Dragon's Breath Steak Burgers

Ignite your taste buds with these bold and savory Dragon’s Breath Steak Burgers—a fiery twist on classic gourmet burgers! Juicy 80/20 ground beef patties are infused with robust steak seasoning, smoky paprika, and a dash of red chili flakes for a flavorful kick. Topped with melty cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, and tangy pickled jalapeños, these burgers are layered on buttery, toasted brioche buns. The star of the show? A homemade “Dragon’s Breath” chili sauce made with creamy mayonnaise, spicy sriracha, and a touch of honey for balance. Perfectly charred on the grill or skillet, these burgers deliver a smoky, spicy, and utterly irresistible flavor explosion. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for your next cookout or indulgent weeknight dinner. Get ready to embrace the heat!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20)
• 1 tablespoon steak seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 pieces brioche burger buns
• 4 slices cheddar cheese slices
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 0.25 cup pickled jalapeño slices
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and honey to make the ‘Dragon’s Breath’ chili sauce. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, steak seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until well combined, making sure not to overwork the meat.

Step 3

Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a burger patty approximately 1/2 inch thick. Use your thumb to make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Step 4

Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the surface with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Place the burger patties on the grill or skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the cheese melts and the burgers reach your desired doneness.

Step 6

While the burgers cook, toast the brioche buns. Spread butter on the cut sides of each bun and toast them on the grill or in a skillet until golden brown.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers by spreading a generous amount of the ‘Dragon’s Breath’ chili sauce on the bottom bun. Layer with lettuce, a cooked burger patty, tomato slices, pickled jalapeños, and the top bun.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the fiery kick of these mouthwatering Dragon's Breath Steak Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1432.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3942.2

Total Fat 286.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g
Cholesterol 825.9mg	0%
Sodium 5723.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 170.1g	0%

Vitamin D 46.6IU	0%
Calcium 1191.2mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 2524.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.7%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 17.0%