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Flavorful Hatch Green Chile Smashburger Recipe with Easy Zesty Pepper Jack Sauce

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A quick and easy smashburger recipe featuring smoky Hatch green chiles and a zesty pepper jack cheese sauce, perfect for summer gatherings and backyard cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 mix)
  • 2 medium Hatch green chiles, roasted, peeled, and chopped (or canned, drained and chopped)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Butter, unsalted and softened (for toasting buns and sauce)
  • ¼ cup (30 g) shredded pepper jack cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 4 soft brioche or potato rolls (burger buns)
  • Optional toppings: sliced red onion, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato slices

Instructions

  1. Roast the Hatch green chiles under a broiler or grill until skins are blackened and blistered (about 8-10 minutes). Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes. Peel skins, remove seeds, and roughly chop. If using canned chiles, drain and chop.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, shredded pepper jack cheese, lime juice, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using. Set aside.
  3. Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions (about 4 ounces or 113 g each). Roll loosely into balls and season generously with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot (about 5 minutes, around 400°F/204°C).
  5. Place a beef ball on the skillet and immediately press down firmly with a spatula or burger press until patty is about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat with remaining patties, cooking 2 at a time if needed.
  6. Cook patties undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges are deep brown and crispy. Flip carefully, add a spoonful of chopped Hatch chiles on each patty, then layer pepper jack cheese. Cook another 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and patties are cooked through.
  7. While cheese melts, spread softened butter on cut sides of buns and toast in a separate pan or under broiler until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes).
  8. Assemble burgers by spreading zesty pepper jack sauce on bottom bun, adding cheesy Hatch chile smashburger, then optional lettuce, tomato, and onion. Top with bun and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not over-smash patties to avoid toughness. Use a very hot pan for crispy edges. Let patties cook undisturbed to develop crust. Sauce flavors improve if made ahead and rested. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps. Can substitute cheese and mayo for dairy-free versions for vegetarian adaptation.

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Keywords: smashburger, Hatch green chile, pepper jack sauce, burger recipe, summer cookout, quick dinner, smoky burger

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