Green Chili Burgers
Fire up your grill for these bold and flavorful Green Chili Burgers, a Southwestern-inspired twist on the classic burger. Juicy ground beef patties are seasoned with garlic, onion, and cumin and crowned with smoky roasted green chiles and gooey melted cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with a zesty lime-infused mayo, crisp lettuce, and ripe tomato slices, these burgers are sandwiched in toasted buns for the perfect bite. Quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors, this recipe is sure to elevate any barbecue or weeknight dinner. Pair with your favorite sides and watch these green chili cheese burgers become an instant crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup Roasted green chiles (e.g. Hatch or Anaheim, chopped)
- 4 ounces Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (shredded or sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 Burger buns
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 4 Lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Sliced tomato
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet to medium-high heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands, being careful not to overwork the meat.
Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal portions and form into burger patties about ¾-inch thick. Use your thumb to create a shallow indentation in the center of each patty to prevent bulging during cooking.
Brush each patty lightly with olive oil on both sides to prevent sticking.
Grill or cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side or until they reach your desired doneness (internal temperature of 160°F for medium).
During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with an equal portion of roasted green chiles and a slice (or shredded) cheese. Cover the grill or skillet to melt the cheese slightly.
While the patties cook, toast the burger buns on the grill or in a toaster for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and lime juice to create a zesty spread.
Assemble the burgers: spread the lime mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the buns, place a lettuce leaf and slice of tomato, add the cooked burger patty with melted cheese and green chiles, and finally top with the bun lid.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Green Chili Burgers with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.6 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.6 g | 333% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 4297 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 121.8 g | 244% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1086 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 2086 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
