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Flavorful Green Hatch Chile Smash Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese

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A smoky, spicy, and cheesy smash burger recipe featuring roasted green Hatch chiles and melty pepper jack cheese, perfect for quick and flavorful meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 2 medium fresh green Hatch chiles, roasted, peeled, and chopped
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 sturdy burger buns, toasted (brioche recommended)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • Sliced pickles
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter

Instructions

  1. Roast the Hatch chiles on a hot grill or under the broiler, turning occasionally until skin is charred and blistered (15-20 minutes). Transfer to a covered bowl or plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes.
  2. Peel off the charred skin, remove stems and seeds if desired, then chop the chile flesh finely.
  3. In a bowl, combine ground beef, chopped Hatch chiles, salt, and black pepper. Mix lightly to combine without overworking.
  4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal balls (about 4 ounces or 113g each). Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  5. Place one ball on the skillet and smash firmly with a spatula into a thin patty about ¼ inch (6mm) thick. Repeat with remaining balls.
  6. Cook patties for about 3-4 minutes on the first side until edges are crispy and brown. Flip carefully, add a slice of pepper jack cheese on each patty, and cook another 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and burger is cooked through.
  7. While patties cook, spread softened butter on buns and toast cut-side down in a separate pan or under the broiler until golden and slightly crisp (2-3 minutes).
  8. Assemble burgers by spreading mayonnaise and mustard on the bottom bun, adding the cheesy Hatch chile patty, topping with pickles, and capping with the toasted top bun.

Notes

Wear gloves when peeling roasted chiles if sensitive to heat. Do not press patties after flipping to avoid drying out. Use high heat for a crispy crust. For gluten-free, substitute buns with lettuce wraps or gluten-free bread. Mayonnaise can be swapped with avocado spread for a healthier option.

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Keywords: Hatch chile, smash burgers, pepper jack cheese, smoky burger, quick burger recipe, spicy burger, green chile burger

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