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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.
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!
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!
- 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)
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.- The Owl Bar in San Antonio (mine and my husbands favorite)
- The Buckhorn in San Antonio
- Sparky’s in Hatch
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.
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Green Chile Cheeseburger
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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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!
- Once patties are done cooking, add cheese to melt.
- In a small saucepan combine green chile, salt, and garlic powder. Add more garlic powder and salt to taste.
- Once green chile is warmed, add to burger along with any other condiments and enjoy!
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: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 3mg
Mobasir hassan says
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
Lisa says
Thank you so much!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
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!
Lisa says
Thanks! And I'll check it out!
Stine Mari says
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!
Lisa says
They are insane! We just squish them down and go at them haha! It can get pretty messy, but it tastes sooooo good!
Jacqueline says
This burger is to-die-for. I love all the toppings. Nothing beats homemade burgers!
Lisa says
I totally agree! Sometimes I smoke them and other times grill! But even pan fried is super yummy!
Jennifer says
A big yes to everything about this burger! I LOVE that you have an egg in there too!
Lisa says
A fried egg makes everything so much better!
Nicole | What She Ate says
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. 🙂
Lisa says
Yes! The more the better when it comes to good toppings. And pickles are pretty much a must! Great minds think alike!
Patty says
Wow I love all the toppings in this burger, mouthwatering!
Lisa says
Thanks! It sure is fun to eat!
Julie says
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!
Lisa says
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!
Nicole says
Wow, 40 lbs of green chiles would last me years and I do love the hot stuff! These burger toppings sound perfect!
Lisa says
When I first moved here it seemed like so much too! Now, every year I wonder if it's enough haha!