Hatch Green Chile Cheeseburger Sliders
Bring bold Southwestern flavor to your next gathering with these Hatch Green Chile Sliders. Juicy Ground Beef patties are mixed with roasted Hatch green chiles, pepper Jack cheese, and Worcestershire sauce, then grilled and topped with more smoky chiles and melted cheese. Served on sweet Hawaiian slider buns with fresh toppings, these mini burgers are perfect for parties, game days, and summer cookouts.
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients: 8
Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat the grill to MEDIUM-HIGH heat, about 400℉. Place the chiles directly on the grates and roast them, turning occasionally, until the skin is blackened all over, about 10 minutes. Once charred, remove the chiles and place them in a bowl. Cover and set aside, allowing the chiles to steam. Once the chiles have cooled, easily peel off and discard skins. Dice roasted chiles.
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Step 2
Combine Ground Beef, half of the diced chiles (about 4 oz), salt, shredded cheese, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve ½-inch thick mini patties.
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Step 3
Place patties on grill and cook 9-11 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Add ¼ slice of pepper jack cheese to each patty and allow to melt.
Cooking Tip: Cooking Tip: Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
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Step 4
Add one slider patty to the bottom bun. Top with remaining green chiles, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Close slider with top bun.
Nutrition Information
310 Calories
5.5g SAT FAT
23g PROTEIN
3.1 mg IRON
3.6 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 310 Calories; 132 Calories from fat; 14.7 g Total Fat (5.5 g Saturated Fat; 4.3 g Monounsaturated Fat); 60 mg Cholesterol; 371.9 mg Sodium; 23.4 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.9 g Dietary Fiber; 23.3 g Protein; 3.1 mg Iron; 437 mg Potassium; 0.16 mg Thiamin; 0.21 mg Riboflavin; 6.2 mg Niacin (NE); 0.2 mg Vitamin B6; 1.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 3.6 mg Zinc; 12.2 mcg Selenium; 48.2 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin (NE), Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
The Essential Ingredients
Ground Beef: Also called ‘hamburger,’ is made by grinding beef cuts and beef trim. It works well in dishes that require crumbles, and typically any leanness of Ground Beef works well in dishes – just be sure to drain any remaining fat after cooking.
Green Chiles: These mildly spicy peppers, like Poblano, Hatch, or Serrano, are harvested while green and commonly used in Southwestern and Mexican cuisines.
Pepper Jack Cheese: A semi-soft cheese infused with peppers and spices.
Worcestershire Sauce: This bold and tangy sauce (and condiment) is a blend of vinegar, anchovies, molasses, and spices. It’s packed with umami flavor and used to flavor many dishes.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
For more information on safe food handling and beef safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's a common mistake when making sliders?
Overhandling the Ground Beef mixture is a common mistake. Mixing too aggressively or pressing the patties too firmly can result in dense sliders. Lightly combining the ingredients and gently shaping the patties helps keep them tender and juicy.
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Why are Hatch green chiles roasted before using them?
Roasting blackens the skin and brings out the chiles’ smoky, slightly sweet flavor. After steaming, the skins peel away easily, resulting in tender chiles that add depth and complexity to the sliders.
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How spicy are Hatch green chiles?
Hatch green chiles range from mild to hot depending on the variety. Mild Hatch chiles offer a smoky, earthy flavor with minimal heat, while medium and hot varieties provide a more pronounced kick. Their versatility allows you to customize the spice level to suit your preference.
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