Sixty-six Green Chile Cheeseburger Recipe
locally sourced beef + Hatch green chile + Tucumcari green chile cheddar + locally baked green chile-cheddar bun
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Ingredients
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Burger Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Patties
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced Hatch green chiles, salt, and black pepper. Mix well but do not overwork the meat.
- 2
Form the Patties
Divide the beef mixture into two equal portions and shape them into patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the buns.
- 3
- 4
Add Cheese
During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Tucumcari green chile cheddar on each patty to melt.
- 5
Toast the Buns
While the cheese is melting, lightly toast the green chile-cheddar buns on a separate pan or in a toaster.
- 6
Assemble the Burger
Place the cooked patties with melted cheese on the bottom half of the buns. Top with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Cover with the top half of the buns.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.