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    Green Chile Cheeseburger

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    Green Chile Cheeseburger- one of the best and simplest burgers ever. Full of flavor, a little heat, and cheesy goodness- you will want this every time you have a burger!

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    Double patty cheeseburger with green chile
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    Juicy, flavorful, and a little heat- perfect!

    You all know I love burgers. I’ve shared my all my tips and tricks on how to make the best homemade burgers, my favorite fall burger (the apple chutney burger), and now I want to share one of my favorite burgers of all time- the green chile burger.

    Living in New Mexico green chile is on everything. From desserts (yes really!), to appetizers, in soups, pizza, breakfast burritos, and burgers. Even fast food chains like Subway and McDonald’s have it on their menu.

     

    My favorite stew is Green Chile Stew and I've even shared how to roast, prep, and freeze green chile. But now I want to share my favorite green chile burger!

    What is a Green Chile Burger?

    A green chile burger is typically a cheeseburger with American Cheese, and roasted chopped green chile. It’s that simple and that delicious.

    Many restaurants will add typical condiments like mustard, mayo, onions, and lettuce- but whether you want to or not is up to you! If you are feeling a little adventurous try a fried egg on your burger- it’s a very Southwest thing to do!

    Isn’t it called a green chilli burger? Chilli with and i?

    Nope. Chilli with an i is a meat and sometimes bean mixture. Chile with and e is a popular pepper grown in New Mexico and some parts of Colorado.

    Burger being assembled

    Can't go wrong with onion, green chile and cheese!

    How to make green chile sauce for the burger?

    Some people add lots of stuff to make green chile sauce and that works more for enchiladas- but for burgers I like to keep it simple.

    Add roasted, chopped, green chile into a saucepan. Add a little salt and a little garlic powder. Stir and heat.

    That’s it!

    Adding salt and garlic powder to green chile

    Green Chile sauce is easy and delicious!

    How to make a green chile cheeseburger?

    • Cook up your hamburger patties- check out my post on how to make the best patties (grilled, baked, or stove top)
    • Place cheese on the warm patties to melt
    • Mix up your green chile sauce and warm it on the stove
    • Add any of your favorite toppings and the green chile sauce
    • Enjoy!

    Best burger basics:

    • Use ground beef with between 20% and 30% fat
    • Don’t overwork the ground beef
    • Don’t over season (there’s no need too!)
    • Make the patties at least 4 inches in diameter
    • Most importantly cook the burgers to your perfect internal temperature of doneness- cooking times will vary based on cooking method and cooking appliance (different ovens, grills, and pans will all affect how the burger cooks)
    Patties formed

    Indents in the patties help stop shrinking when cooking.

    Where to find the best green chile burger in New Mexico?

    If you ever do come to New Mexico, three of the best and most highly debated green chile burgers are here for you to taste.

    1. The Owl Bar in San Antonio (mine and my husbands favorite)
    2. The Buckhorn in San Antonio
    3. Sparky’s in Hatch

    There is also an Owl Bar in Albuquerque but we prefer the one in San Antonio.

    Now everyone says their restaurants serve the best green chile burger but these are my top favorites.

    I went to grad school in a little town named Socorro that was only 10 miles from San Antonio so I got my fill of tasty green chile cheeseburgers.

    Anyways, there is no need to travel all the way to NM for your green chile burger fix. Now you can make it in the comfort of your own home wherever that may be!

    Freshly roasted and peeled Green Chile in bowl

    I love fresh green chile!

    Where to find green chile?

    Of course, fresh is best, but I totally understand green chile’s aren’t available everywhere.

    I typically will get 20lbs roasted every harvest season, chop, and freeze it for use throughout the year.  When I do run out of my own , green chile is readily available in the freezer section at every grocery store.

    If your grocery store doesn’t have green chile in the freezer section they will likely have chopped green chile in the canned vegetable aisle.

    If you are able to get some fresh green chile during harvest season (August-September) and the store won’t roast it for you check out how to roast, and freeze it here.

    Green Chile Cheeseburger with chips

    The perfect burger!

    Sides to have with a green chile burger:

    • Homemade French Fries
    • Stuffed Mushrooms
    • Easy Pasta Salad

    Favorite Drinks with Burgers (besides a delicious ice-cold soda):

    • Homemade Lemonade
    • Homemade Limeade
    • Easy Mint Julep (non-alcoholic)
    • Homemade Watermelon Slush

    After Burger Desserts:

    • S’mores Cookies
    • Lemon Cake
    • German Chocolate Cookies
    • Double Chocolate Pudding Cookies
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    Green Chile Cheeseburger

    Author: Lisa
    Green Chile Cheeseburger- one of the best and simplest burgers ever. Full of flavor, a little heat, and cheesy goodness- you will want this every time you have a burger!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 ¼ lb patties

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 4 slices American Cheese

    Green Chile Sauce

    • 1 cup roasted chopped, green chile
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder

    Optional Condiments

    • chopped onion
    • lettuce
    • tomato
    • mustard
    • hamburger buns

    Instructions
     

    • Divide ground beef into four ¼ lb patties* and flatten at least 4 inches in diameter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook by your method of choice. Check here for tips on cooking burgers three different ways!
      Patties on grill
    • Once patties are done cooking, add cheese to melt.
      Burger being assembled
    • In a small saucepan combine green chile, salt, and garlic powder. Add more garlic powder and salt to taste.
      Green Chile Sauce close up
    • Once green chile is warmed, add to burger along with any other condiments and enjoy!
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    Notes

    Tips and Tricks
    • *This recipe is for two, double patty cheeseburgers. You can also make two ½ lb burgers if you prefer, or four single ¼ lb burgers.
    • *Toasting your hamburger buns is a delicious addition to any burger!
    • Use Wagyu Beef for extra flavor!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 37gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 1038mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 198IUCalcium: 243mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Green Chile, green chile burger, green chile cheeseburger, green chili burger, new mexico green chile burger
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    Post was updated on 7/6/2020

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    1. Nicole

      February 26, 2018 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      Wow, 40 lbs of green chiles would last me years and I do love the hot stuff! These burger toppings sound perfect!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 26, 2018 at 10:40 am

        When I first moved here it seemed like so much too! Now, every year I wonder if it's enough haha!

        Reply
    2. Julie

      February 26, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      Making my mouth water although I'm not sure I could fit this whopper of a burger in my mouth - but I'm willing to try!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 27, 2018 at 4:23 pm

        Thank you! It is a challenge, but one that is worth the try! It definitely is a messy burger, at least when I eat it haha!

        Reply
    3. Patty

      February 28, 2018 at 5:06 am

      5 stars
      Wow I love all the toppings in this burger, mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 28, 2018 at 4:41 pm

        Thanks! It sure is fun to eat!

        Reply
    4. Nicole | What She Ate

      February 28, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      You top your burger the same way I do - with EVERYTHING! But if I can't have everything on it, I at least have to have pickle, that's a must. This looks so crazy good. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lisa

        February 28, 2018 at 4:43 pm

        Yes! The more the better when it comes to good toppings. And pickles are pretty much a must! Great minds think alike!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer

      February 28, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      A big yes to everything about this burger! I LOVE that you have an egg in there too!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 01, 2018 at 1:24 pm

        A fried egg makes everything so much better!

        Reply
    6. Jacqueline

      March 01, 2018 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      This burger is to-die-for. I love all the toppings. Nothing beats homemade burgers!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 01, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        I totally agree! Sometimes I smoke them and other times grill! But even pan fried is super yummy!

        Reply
    7. Stine Mari

      March 08, 2018 at 3:00 am

      I love green chiles, but I don't think I could eat 40 lbs in a year! But maybe I would in NM, as you said. 🙂 This burger looks INSANE, I would love to stuff my face into it right now, however it looks IMPOSSIBLE to eat, haha! (And that's the way a burger should be) Again - YUM!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 08, 2018 at 3:58 pm

        They are insane! We just squish them down and go at them haha! It can get pretty messy, but it tastes sooooo good!

        Reply
    8. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome

      September 17, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      Woah!! What a burger! We're celebrating National Cheeseburger day at the Lazy Gastronome by inviting other bloggers to share their amazing recipes. I would be honored if you shared this one!
      http://www.lazygastronome.com/national-cheeseburger-day-and-youre-invited/

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 17, 2018 at 3:17 pm

        Thanks! And I'll check it out!

        Reply
    9. Mobasir hassan

      December 24, 2020 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Truly appreciate the way you made this wonderful burger. Everything is so nicely described that really helped. Topping are awesome. Thanks for this beautiful treat

      Reply
      • Lisa

        December 26, 2020 at 7:14 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply

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