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Flavorful Smothered Hatch Chili Cheeseburger Recipe with Easy Green Chili Aioli

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A smoky, spicy, and creamy cheeseburger featuring juicy beef patties smothered with roasted hatch chilies and topped with a bright green chili aioli. Perfect for casual gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef, preferably 80/20 for juiciness
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • 4–5 fresh or roasted hatch green chilies, sliced into strips
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 roasted hatch chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 slices Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 4 brioche or potato burger buns, toasted
  • Butter for toasting buns
  • Leafy lettuce or baby spinach (optional)
  • Tomato slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the green chili aioli: In a small bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise, finely chopped roasted hatch chili, 1 tsp fresh lime juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Stir until smooth and season with salt to taste. Cover and chill in the fridge.
  2. Sauté the hatch chili topping: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook sliced onions until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add sliced hatch chilies, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3-4 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Form the burger patties: Mix ground beef with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and minced garlic gently. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into ¾ inch thick patties with a slight indentation in the center.
  4. Cook the patties: Heat skillet or grill to medium-high. Cook patties 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness (160°F internal temperature). Add a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute and cover to melt.
  5. Toast the buns: Butter the cut sides of buns and toast in a pan over medium heat until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Assemble the burger: Spread green chili aioli on top and bottom buns. Add lettuce or spinach if using, place cheesy patty on bottom bun, top with hatch chili and onion mixture, add tomato slices if desired, then crown with top bun.
  7. Serve immediately while hot with melty cheese and fresh aioli.

Notes

Do not overwork the beef to keep patties tender. Make a slight indentation in the center of patties to prevent puffing. Roast hatch chilies for best smoky flavor. Cover patties with lid or foil when melting cheese to trap heat. Toast buns with butter to prevent sogginess. Rest patties a few minutes after cooking to redistribute juices.

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