Tender pepper pieces are perfect as a burger topping.

A tangy burger sauce puts this meal over the top.

The peppers melt into the burger patties, keeping every bite juicy.

Southern Living Poblano Pepper Smashburgers on a plate ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

1lb.80/20 ground beef

2tsp.kosher salt

4(1 oz.

Very thinly slice peppers into pieces no longer than 3-inches long.

Divide ground beef into 4 portions, forming each into a loose meatball.

Season with salt and pepper.

Heat a griddle or large cast-iron skillet over high.

Place hamburger balls on griddle and top with sliced peppers, gently pressing into hamburger.

Cook 2-4 minutes, until browned on the bottom and burger releases from the griddle.

Flip patties and top each with a slice of cheese.

Remove burgers from griddle and place each on a bottom bun.

Drizzle with desired amount of sauce and top with top bun.