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Flavorful Hatch Green Chile Smash Burgers Recipe with Pepper Jack and Roasted Corn

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These Hatch green chile smash burgers combine smoky roasted chiles, sweet roasted corn, and melty pepper jack cheese for a juicy, flavorful burger with crispy edges. Perfect for quick, casual gatherings with a southwestern twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1/2 cup roasted and chopped Hatch green chiles
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears), roasted or grilled
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 soft burger buns (brioche or potato rolls), toasted
  • Mayonnaise or aioli (optional, for spreading on buns)
  • Butter (for toasting buns)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Brush corn ears with oil and roast, turning frequently, until lightly charred and tender, about 10-12 minutes. Let cool, then cut kernels off the cob. If using frozen corn, dry thoroughly and roast in a hot skillet until slightly charred.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, chopped roasted Hatch green chiles, finely chopped yellow onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix. Divide mixture into 4 equal portions.
  3. Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes.
  4. Take one portion of beef and loosely shape into a ball. Place on skillet and immediately smash down flat with a spatula or burger press to about 1/4 inch thickness. Repeat for all patties, cooking 2 at a time if needed.
  5. Cook patties undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until crispy and browned around edges. Flip carefully.
  6. Top each patty immediately with a slice of pepper jack cheese and sprinkle a few roasted corn kernels on top. Cover pan with lid or foil to melt cheese, about 1-2 minutes.
  7. While cheese melts, butter insides of buns and toast in a separate pan or oven until golden and crisp.
  8. Spread mayonnaise or aioli on buns if desired. Place cheesy, corn-topped patties on buns. Add extra toppings if desired.
  9. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Use cold ground beef to help patties hold together and get a better sear. Do not overmix meat to avoid tough burgers. Smash patties quickly on a screaming hot skillet to get crispy edges. Add cheese after flipping and cover to melt. Toast buns with butter for best texture. Cook patties in batches if skillet is crowded. For gluten-free, swap buns for gluten-free versions or use lettuce wraps. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese or omit cheese.

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