Green Chili Burger

If you loved our Juicy Lucy Burger then you are going to love this Green Chili Burger. Melted cheese on top of a ground beef burger topped with roasted green chili’s gives this burger the best flavor.

The beef recipe is simple to make with easy ingredients. If you love green chile’s then you may also love this Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas or Green Chile Chicken Soup.

Why We Love This Recipe 

The next time you want a twist to your classic burger recipe, make this Green Chili Burger. It is a delicious burger that everyone loves.

Green chilies can be used in many different recipes and this burger is our favorite. Add your favorite side dishes for a complete meal idea.

Ingredients

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Variations Ideas

• Ground Beef – You can also ground turkey or a mixture of both to make this recipe. We prefer to use lean ground beef for the best flavor.
• Seasoning – This burger can be made with different types of seasoning to make this green chile burger your own.
• Peppers – If you can’t find Green Chile’s you can also make this burger with jalapenos.

How to Make Green Chili Burger

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut each of the poblano peppers in half and remove the seeds. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the poblano peppers cut side down on the baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
• Step 2 – Bake for 15 minutes until the skins of the peppers are blackened slightly. Remove the peppers from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes. Once you can touch the peppers, remove the skins and dice them into small pieces and set aside.  
• Step 3 – Divide the ground beef into 6 even balls (approximately ? lb each). Then form the balls into patties that are approximately 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick.  Place the patties in the refrigerator (covered in plastic wrap) while you preheat the grill.
• Step 4 – Preheat the Grill over medium high heat (approximately 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit). Rub oil on the grill grates to prevent the patties from sticking to the grill.
• Step 5 – Place the patties on the grill over direct heat.  Season the patties with salt and pepper. 
• Step 6 – Cook for 4-8 minutes (flipping the patties halfway through the cook time) depending on how you like your burger cooked (see notes).  Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the burgers are cooked to your preference.
• Step 7 – Place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt and place the buns on the grill and cook for 1 minute until they are browned slightly.  Watch them closely so that they do not burn.
• Step 8 – Remove the beef from the grill and place them on a burger.  Top with the diced green chiles.  
• Step 9 – Serve immediately while warm and enjoy! 

Expert Tips

• Prepare Green Chili – Prepare the green chili by roasting in the oven. We like to broil the green chili’s to create a delicious texture.
• Cooking Time – Cooking the burgers will vary based on how well you want them done. We like to melt the cheese while the burger is on the hot grill for best results.

How to Know When Burger is Cooked

Here are the internal temperatures needed based on how you like your burgers prepared.  Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the burger is cooked to the right temperature.

• Rare Burgers – 125 degrees F 
• Medium-Rare Burgers – 135 degrees F 
• Medium Burgers – 145 degrees F 
• Well-Done Burgers – 160 degrees F 

Serving Suggestions

Green Chile Cheeseburger can be served with many different side dish recipes. Serve with Easy Homemade French Fries, Traditional Potato Salad Recipe or Easy Caesar Salad Recipe.

Add your favorite burger toppings such as mustard, lettuce and ketchup.