Cheeseburgers with Charred Green Chiles and Onions

Name: Cheeseburgers with Charred Green Chiles and Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce; 2 1/4 pounds freshly ground beef chuck; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 metal skewers; 3 1/2-inch-thick onion slices; Vegetable oil; 3 poblano chiles*; 12 thin slices cheddar cheese, room temperature; 6 onion rolls or sesame-seed hamburger buns, split

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce
2 1/4 pounds freshly ground beef chuck
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 metal skewers
3 1/2-inch-thick onion slices
Vegetable oil
3 poblano chiles*
12 thin slices cheddar cheese, room temperature
6 onion rolls or sesame-seed hamburger buns, split

1
Whisk mayonnaise and barbecue sauce in small bowl to blend.
2
Cover and chill.
3
Mix ground chuck with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper just to blend (do not overmix).
4
Form mixture into six 1 1/2-inch-thick patties.
5
Cover and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
6
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
7
Run 1 metal skewer horizontally through center of each onion slice.
8
Brush onion slices lightly with oil to coat.
9
Rub chiles with oil.
10
Transfer onions and chiles to barbecue.
11
Grill onions until softened and browned, about 5 minutes per side.
12
Remove skewers from onions.
13
Chop onions; transfer to small bowl.
14
Char chiles until blackened on all sides.
15
Enclose chiles in paper bag 10 minutes.
16
Peel, seed, and chop chiles.
17
Mix into onions.
18
Season onions and chiles to taste with salt and pepper.
19
Sprinkle burgers with salt and pepper.
20
Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.
21
Top each burger with 2 cheese slices during last minute of cooking.
22
Place bottom halves of rolls on work surface.
23
Divide chile-onion mixture among rolls.
24
Place cheeseburgers atop chile-onion mixture.
25
Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise-barbecue sauce over cheese, cover with bun tops, and serve, passing remaining sauce.

2953

kcal

Calories

248

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup prepared barbecue sauce, 2 1/4 pounds freshly ground beef chuck, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheeseburgers with Charred Green Chiles and Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!