Fiery New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Recipe

Description

Juicy beef patties smothered in smoky roasted green chiles and melted cheese spicy, creamy, and utterly addictive! Perfect high protein summer BBQ star.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (150g) roasted Hatch green chiles, chopped (fresh or canned)
• ½ cup (75g) diced white onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
• ¼ tsp cumin
• Salt to taste
• 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and black pepper
• 4 slices pepper jack cheese
• 4 brioche burger buns, toasted
• 2 tbsp (30g) mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 tomato, sliced

Instructions

1. Sauté Chiles: Heat oil in skillet over medium. Sauté onion for 3 mins until translucent. Add garlic, green chiles, and cumin; cook 5 mins until fragrant. Season with salt. Set aside.
2. Mix Patties: Gently combine beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper. Form into four ¾-inch thick patties. Press thumb in center to prevent bulging.
3. Cook Patties: Preheat grill/stovetop to medium-high. Cook patties 4 mins per side for medium (Doneness Test: 160°F/71°C internal temp).
4. Melt Cheese: Top each patty with cheese slice in last minute of cooking. Cover to melt.
5. Toast Buns: Lightly toast buns cut-side down on grill/skillet for 1 min until golden.
6. Assemble: Spread mayo on buns. Layer lettuce, tomato, patty, and ¼ cup green chile mixture. Serve immediately.