Jul 14 2026
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Hatch Chile Smash Burger Recipe

Inspired by Fat Willy's
Time45m
Serves4

Melted American cheese, chipotle mayo, & flame roasted green hatch Chile salsa.

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Ingredients

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For the Burger

For the Chipotle Mayo

For the Hatch Chile Salsa

Method

Prepare the Chipotle Mayo

  1. 1

    Make the Chipotle Mayo

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Prepare the Hatch Chile Salsa

  1. 2

    Roast the Hatch Chiles

    Preheat your grill or oven broiler. Place the hatch chiles on the grill or under the broiler until the skins are charred and blistered, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 3

    Prepare the Salsa

    Once cooled, peel the skins off the hatch chiles and remove the seeds. Dice the chiles and place them in a bowl. Add the diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Stir to combine and set aside.

Cook the Burger

  1. 4

    Form the Patties

    In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties.

  2. 5

    Cook the Patties

    Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on one side until browned. Flip the patties, place a slice of American cheese on each, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese is melted and the burgers are cooked to your desired doneness.

Assemble the Burgers

  1. 6

    Build the Smash Burger

    Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster. Spread a generous amount of chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Place the cooked burger patty on top, followed by a spoonful of hatch chile salsa. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.

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