Green Chile Burgers

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 27, 2023
Take one all-American patty and load it up New Mexico-style with smoky cheese and chopped green chiles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Green Chile Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices smoked cheese
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
  • 4 onion hamburger buns, split

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties. Press a shallow indentation in the center of each with your thumb. Brush both sides of patties with oil.
  2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Top burgers with cheese and chiles; grill 30 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Serve on buns.