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Whether you’re craving a New Mexico-style green chile cheeseburger or a simple skillet meal with a Southwest kick, this Hatch Green Chile and Hamburger recipe brings the heat and heartiness. Juicy ground beef, roasted green chiles, onions, and cheese come together in a flavor-packed combo you can serve as burgers, in tacos, or over rice.
⏱️ Prep Time
| Task | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cook Time | 15–20 mins |
| Total Time | ~30 mins |
🔧 Equipment
- Large skillet or grill
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Cutting board & knife
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Skillet/Patty Mix:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended for juicy flavor)
- 1 cup roasted Hatch green chiles, chopped
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp cumin (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tbsp oil (if cooking in skillet)
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar, pepper jack, or Monterey Jack
- 4 hamburger buns (if making burgers)
- Lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, etc.
🧾 Ingredient Notes
- Hatch green chiles: Roasted and peeled — you can use mild, medium, or hot depending on your spice preference.
- Ground beef: You can also sub in ground turkey or plant-based ground if desired.
- Cheese: Melty cheese like pepper jack brings it all together.
👨🍳 Instructions
🥘 Skillet Version (Taco/Bowl Style):
- Sauté Aromatics:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Brown the Beef:
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up as you go.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Green Chiles & Seasoning:
- Stir in chopped Hatch green chiles, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 2–3 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in shredded cheese if using.
- Serve:
- Serve in tacos, burritos, bowls over rice, or as a nacho topping.
🍔 Burger Version:
- Mix & Form Patties:
- In a bowl, gently mix ground beef, green chiles, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Form into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Grill or Pan-Fry:
- Cook patties over medium-high heat, about 4–5 mins per side (or until done to your preference).
- Add cheese in the last minute to melt.
- Assemble Burgers:
- Toast buns. Stack patties with toppings of your choice: lettuce, tomato, more green chiles, mayo, avocado, etc.
📊 Nutrition Facts (per serving – skillet version)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~350 |
| Protein | ~25g |
| Carbs | ~8g |
| Fat | ~24g |
| Fiber | ~2g |
| Sodium | ~500mg |
💡 Tips & Variations
Tips:
- Fresh is best: If using fresh Hatch chiles, roast over open flame or broil until blistered, then peel and chop.
- Adjust heat: Mix mild and hot chiles for a balanced spice level.
- Make it saucy: Add a splash of broth or tomato sauce to the skillet version for a looser consistency.
Variations:
- Hatch Green Chile Cheeseburger Sliders: Make mini patties for party-size bites.
- Taco filling: Serve in warm tortillas with shredded lettuce and sour cream.
- Over fries or nachos: Top a tray of fries or chips with this mixture and extra cheese for a killer appetizer
