Description
Southwest Burger Green Chiles is a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic burger. Featuring a juicy beef patty infused with smoky green chiles and topped with melted sharp cheddar cheese, this dish is perfect for summer barbecues or cozy nights in. With customizable toppings and easy preparation steps, you can impress family and friends with a delicious meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 meat-to-fat ratio)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 sturdy burger buns
- 1 cup fresh lettuce, shredded
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, drained green chiles, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Mix gently to avoid tough burgers.
- 3. Divide the mixture into four equal portions (approximately 4 oz each) and shape into patties with a slight indentation in the center.
- 4. Grill patties for 5-6 minutes on one side. Flip and add cheddar cheese during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- 5. Toast burger buns cut-side down on the grill for about 1 minute until golden brown.
- 6. Assemble by layering toasted buns with lettuce, tomato, and cheesy patties. Add desired toppings like avocado or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg