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
