Green Chile Cheeseburgers
A simple and flavorful cheeseburger with roasted green chiles.
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 lb ground beef sirloin (90% lean)
- ¾ lb ground beef chuck (80% lean)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
- 6 slices American or cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup roasted diced green chiles drained (preferably Hatch)
- 6 brioche hamburger buns split and toasted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, ground beef sirloin, ground beef chuck, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- Toast the brioche buns lightly.
- Assemble the burgers by placing a patty on each bun bottom, topping with roasted green chiles, and covering with the bun top.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a bit of adobo sauce from the chiles to the burger mix.