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Hatch Chile Smash Burgers

Hatch Chile Smash Burgers

Is this the best burger on the internet? We think so. This spicy, crunchy, cheesy, swoon-inducing smash burger will take you back for seconds, because of the cheese and salsa that melts in a queso-like moment and takes this burger to the next level. Our pancake recipe replaces the acidity of the ketchup with only enough heat to keep things interesting. Try to not use ground beef with less than 15% fat; This is important to give juicy patties that don't dry out when broken.

• Active Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield:4

Material

• 1 pound 85% lean hamburger 
• 1/4 cup grated onion (from 1 small onion)
• 2 tablespoons roasted, peeled, and chopped hatch chiles (from fresh or thawed frozen peppers)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil , divided
• 8 white American cheese slices
• 4 brioche hamburger buns, split
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 6 Tbsp Hatch Chili Salsa

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Hatch Chile Smash Burgers 

Guidance

Step 01

Using your hands, mix beef, onion, chili, salt and pepper during a large bowl until evenly incorporated. Shape into 8 (2 1/2-ounce) balls.

Step 02

Heat an outsized cast iron skillet or griddle until smoking. Add 2 tbsp oil. Add 4 meatballs, and immediately flatten with a sturdy, wide spatula to 1/4-inch-thickness. Cook until bottoms are crisp and dark brown in color, about 1 minute. Flip patties, placing 1 cheese slice on top of every , and cook until bottoms are well charred and cheese is melted, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from skillet, and canopy to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 tbs oil, Remaining 4 meatballs and remaining 4 cheese slices.

Step 03

Preheat broiler with oven rack 5 to six inches from heat. haircut sides of buns with butter. Arrange buns, cut side up, on baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread each bottom bun half with 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise, top with 2 patties, and top with 1 1/2 Tbsp Hatch Chili Salsa. Cover with the highest portions of the bun and serve immediately.

Hatch Chile Smash Burgers

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