Lunch / Dinner
Green Chile Cheeseburger
If you aren’t afraid of a little heat, grill chiles along with your burgers, and bring this Southwestern specialty home.
Ingredients
FOR THE MAYONNAISE, MIX:
FOR THE CHILES, GRILL:
FOR THE BURGERS, COMBINE:
ASSEMBLE:
If you can track down a straight New Mexican chile powder, it's well worth it, but any quality chili powder will give this recipe the right kick.
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.
For the mayonnaise, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, 1 tsp. chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
For the chiles, grill chiles over direct heat, covered, turning occasionally until charred on all sides, 8–10 minutes. Transfer chiles to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and steam 5–10 minutes. Peel, seed, and chop chiles; toss with vinegar and salt.
For the burgers, combine ground chuck, 2 Tbsp. chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Shape beef mixture into four patties roughly the diameter of the rolls. Season patties with salt.
Grill patties, covered, until edges begin to brown, 4–5 minutes. Flip patties and grill, covered, 2 minutes more. Top each patty with a slice each of Cheddar and Chihuahua cheese; grill, covered, 2–3 minutes more. Remove burgers from grill and let rest 2–3 minutes.
Assemble cheeseburgers on rolls with lettuce, chiles, and seasoned mayonnaise.
Grill chiles until lightly charred all over. After steaming, the black skin will flake right off.
Layer two good melting cheeses — sharp Cheddar and Chihuahua — on the burgers for extra flavor.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 748
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 174mg 57%
Sodium 1237mg 51%
Carbs 37g 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 61g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.