Beef Burgers with Jalapeños, Cheddar, and Crispy Pepperoni

Ingredients

• Canola oil, for grill grates
• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices deli-style pepperoni
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 oz. Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• Hamburger buns, lettuce, and desired condiments, for serving

Instructions

1. Set up grill for direct and indirect cooking and heat to medium-high. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates.
2. Gently shape beef into 4 balls; flatten into 3/4-inch-thick patties. Using your thumb, make a shallow, 1 1/2-inch-wide indentation in top of each patty. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill, uncovered over direct heat, indent sides up, until browned and patties easily lift from grates, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and grill to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more for medium. Meanwhile, grill pepperoni, turning often, until sizzling and starting to crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.
4. Transfer burgers to indirect heat and top with jalapeño and Cheddar, dividing evenly. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Serve on buns topped with pepperoni, lettuce, and desired condiments.