Green Chile Cheeseburgers

By: Rabia

Juicy beef patties topped with roasted green chiles and melty cheese — these Green Chile Cheeseburgers are smoky, spicy, and absolutely unforgettable. No wonder they earn compliments every time they’re served! Perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or whenever you want to upgrade burger night.

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Servings & Timing

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

  • Yield: 4 burgers

Dietary Badges
✅ High-Protein
✅ Crowd-Pleaser
✅ Grill or Stovetop Friendly

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juicy burgers)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • 4 slices cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or American)

  • 4 roasted green chiles (Hatch, Anaheim, or poblano), peeled & chopped

  • 4 burger buns

  • Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, mayo, or chipotle aioli

Instructions

  1. Prepare Patties → Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into 4 equal patties.

  2. Cook Burgers → Grill or pan-sear patties over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes per side, until cooked to desired doneness.

  3. Add Cheese & Chiles → In the last minute of cooking, top each patty with cheese and chopped roasted green chile. Cover until cheese melts.

  4. Assemble Burgers → Toast buns if desired. Layer patties with toppings of choice.

  5. Serve → Enjoy hot, with fries, chips, or a side salad.

Notes

  • Hatch chiles are traditional, but poblanos or canned green chiles work too.

  • For extra heat, leave in some chile seeds.

  • Turkey, chicken, or plant-based patties also pair beautifully with green chiles.

🌟 Introduction

Green chile cheeseburgers are a Southwestern classic — smoky, spicy, and irresistibly cheesy. They strike the perfect balance between comfort food and gourmet burger, making them an easy way to impress at cookouts or family dinners.

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

1. Make the Patties

Season beef, form patties, and press a small dent in the center (helps them cook evenly).

2. Roast the Chiles

If using fresh chiles, roast them over an open flame or under the broiler until skins blister. Peel, chop, and set aside.

3. Grill & Melt

Cook patties to your liking, then top with cheese and green chile. Cover so it melts into gooey perfection.

4. Build Your Burger

Layer patties on buns with toppings — avocado and chipotle mayo pair especially well.

🧾 Ingredient Substitutions

  • Meat → Beef, turkey, chicken, or plant-based patties.

  • Cheese → Pepper jack for spice, cheddar for sharpness, American for melty classic.

  • Chiles → Hatch for authenticity, poblanos for smoky depth, canned green chiles for convenience.

🍽 Variations & Serving Ideas

  • Double Stack → Two patties, double cheese, extra chile.

  • Tex-Mex Twist → Add guacamole, pico de gallo, or jalapeño slices.

  • Breakfast Burger → Top with a fried egg and crispy bacon.

Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with sweet potato fries, onion rings, or Mexican street corn.

  • Serve alongside a cold beer or margarita.

  • Make sliders for parties and game day.

🥡 Storage & Make-Ahead

  • Refrigerate: Cooked patties keep 3 days in airtight container.

  • Reheat: Warm gently in skillet or air fryer to maintain juiciness.

  • Make-Ahead: Patties can be shaped and refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking.

⚖️ Nutrition (per burger, approx. without toppings)

  • Calories: ~420 kcal

  • Protein: 29 g

  • Carbs: 25 g

  • Fat: 21 g

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I use canned green chiles?
A: Yes, they’re a great shortcut — just drain well before topping.

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Q: Can I make these indoors without a grill?
A: Absolutely — use a cast-iron skillet or grill pan.

Q: Are these very spicy?
A: Not necessarily — Hatch and Anaheim chiles are mild to medium heat. For spicier burgers, use jalapeños.

💬 Personal Note

“I’ve never gotten so many compliments on something I’ve made! My girlfriends could not get enough. Going to be making this recipe quite often, I’m sure!” — That’s the kind of feedback these burgers inspire. They’re simple, bold, and absolutely delicious.

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