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Ingredients

1. 3 large fresh jalapeños, seeded and coarsely chopped
2. 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
3. 3 large garlic cloves, smashed
4. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
5. 2 tablespoons water
6. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
7. Kosher salt
8. 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin, at room temperature
9. 4 ounces Pepper Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
10. Freshly ground pepper
11. 4 hamburger buns
12. Olive oil, for brushing
13. About 1/4 cup mayonnaise
14. 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
15. 4 thin tomato slices
16. Pickled sliced jalapeños, for serving

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the fresh jalapeños with 1/2 cup of the cilantro, the garlic, lime juice, water, 1/2 teaspoon of the ground cumin and a generous pinch of salt. Puree the jalapeño-cumin sauce until smooth. 
2. In a medium bowl, lightly knead the sirloin with the Pepper Jack cheese, the remaining 3 tablespoons of cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin. Loosely shape into 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick; tuck any large pieces of cheese into the burgers. Season very generously with salt and pepper and transfer to a plate lined with plastic wrap. Brush the cut sides of the buns with olive oil. 
3. Light a grill. When the fire is medium hot, brush the grate with olive oil. Grill the cheeseburgers for about 10 minutes, turning once, for medium meat. Move the cheeseburgers away from the heat and grill the cut sides of the buns until they are toasted, about 1 minute. 
4. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the cut sides of the buns. Set the cheeseburgers on the bottom halves and top with the lettuce, tomato and pickled jalapeños. Spoon some of the jalapeño sauce on the burgers, top with the buns and serve right away, passing the remaining sauce on the side.

Notes

Beer Recommendation: The spicy jalapeño sauce that tops this burger and the peppery cheese in it demand a beer with a refreshingly hoppy, citrusy tang. Try the classic Sierra Nevada Pale Ale.