Description
Southwest Burger Green Chiles is a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on traditional burgers that’s perfect for any occasion. These juicy patties are infused with roasted green chiles and topped with melty cheese, creating a delightful culinary experience in every bite. Served on a toasted bun with fresh toppings like lettuce and tomato, this burger is sure to impress your guests at barbecues or make weeknight dinners exciting. Elevate your grilling game with this simple yet delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup roasted green chiles (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, roasted green chiles, and shredded cheese until just mixed. Avoid overworking the meat.
- 3. Form the mixture into four equal patties about one inch thick, making an indentation in the center of each patty.
- 4. Grill the patties for about four minutes per side for medium doneness. Add cheese slices two minutes before removing from the grill.
- 5. Toast buns cut-side down on the grill until golden brown.
- 6. Assemble burgers by layering lettuce, tomato, and grilled patty on each bun base. Top with sour cream and cap with the other half of the bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg