Try Nopalito’s Famous Green Chile Cheeseburger Recipe
You’ll have to try really hard to resist this mouth watering combination of fresh beef, cheese, Hatch green chile, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes served with our signature fries. The addition of fresh green chile to this already great cheeseburger makes it a local favorite.
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Burger Preparation
Prepare the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, diced Hatch green chiles, salt, and black pepper. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.
Assemble the Burgers
Toast the burger buns lightly. On the bottom half, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the cooked patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, and onion slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve
Serve the burgers immediately with your favorite fries on the side.