Chili Cheese Burgers
These Chili Cheese Burgers are easy, delicious, and exactly what you need to be cooking this summer! It's roasted chilies and chunks of cheddar in a burger. What could be better?
Ingredients
Chili Cheese Burger Patties
- 1.5 cups small diced sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 lbs ground beef (80/20 or so)
- 3 roasted, peeled and seeded poblano peppers - chopped
- 3 roasted, peeled and seeded jalapeño peppers - chopped
- 3 tbs chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Lemony Garlic Herb Aioli
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (approx 2 cloves)
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (approx 1 small lemon's worth)
- 1 tablespoon chopped herbs (e.g., rosemary, oregano, thyme, parsley)
- pinch of salt
- cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
BURGER PATTIES
- Small dice (about ¼ inch) cheddar cheese to make about 1.5 cups. Put on a tray and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix remaining burger ingredients with your hands until thoroughly combined and let burger mixture rest to come to room temperature.
- When cheese is frozen, add to mixture and immediately move to step 4.
- Make ⅓ lb patties (or whatever size you desire)
- Grill or pan fry to desired doneness (approx 3-4 min per side) and serve on a bun with Aioli (below) or whatever you choose.
LEMONY GARLIC HERB AIOLI
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 685kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 35gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 151mgSodium: 1337mgPotassium: 661mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1350IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 4mg
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