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Hatch Chile Smash Burger

This Hatch Chile Smash Burger has flavorful roasted hatch green chiles, cheesy pepper jack all topped on a buttery, crispy edged, beef patty!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 oz shredded pepper jack cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted hatch chiles diced
  • 4 brioche buns

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Divide ground beef into 4 equal parts and gently form into balls. Season on all sides with Kosher salt.
  • Once the butter starts to sizzle, add balls of ground beef to the pan. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your pan. 
  • Smash burgers into the pan using the flat end of a spatula with a wooden spoon handle pressing down heavily on top of it. Your goal is to smash the burger until it's slightly larger than the size of your bun.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes or until a dark golden brown crust forms.
  • Flip burgers, divide cheese and chiles evenly between burgers, and cook for another 2 minutes. 
  • Assemble burgers by placing the burger on top of the inside of the bottom bun. Then add the top bun and enjoy!