Taco Burgers with Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 teaspoon sugar 
• 1/3 cup sliced pickled jalapenos, plus 2 tablespoons liquid 
• 1 large tomato 
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced into half-moons 
• 1/2 medium red onion, sliced 
• Coarse salt and ground pepper 
• 1 pound ground beef 
• 1 teaspoon chili powder 
• 4 hamburger buns, split 
• 1/4 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, whisk sugar into jalapeno liquid until dissolved. Cut 4 slices tomato and reserve for burgers. Cut remaining tomato into 3/4-inch pieces and add to dressing. Stir in cucumber and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
   
2. In another medium bowl, combine beef and chili powder. Form into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers over medium-high until cooked through, about 8 minutes total, flipping once. Serve burgers on buns with tomato slices, pickled jalapenos, and shredded lettuce, alongside cucumber salad.