Beef Burgers w/Jalapeños, Cheddar, & Crispy Pepperoni

Beef Burgers with Jalapeños, Cheddar, and Crispy Pepperoni

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.