Chile Relleno Burgers Recipe

Name: Chile Relleno Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded; 2 plum tomatoes or 1 large tomato, cored and halved; 1 small onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic, unpeeled; Kosher salt; 4 hamburger buns, split open; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck; 6 slices muenster cheese

Servings: persons

2 large poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 plum tomatoes or 1 large tomato, cored and halved
1 small onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
Kosher salt
4 hamburger buns, split open
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
6 slices muenster cheese

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Put the poblanos cut-side down on a foil-lined broiler pan.
3
Add the tomatoes, onion and garlic and broil until charred, 7 to 8 minutes.
4
Cool slightly, then peel the garlic.
5
Chop the garlic, onion and tomatoes; toss in a bowl with salt to taste.
6
Peel the poblanos and cut each in half.
7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the bun tops with the egg white.
8
Mix the oregano, cumin and chili powder, sprinkle on the bun tops and put the tops and bottoms on a baking sheet.
9
Bake 5 minutes.
10
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Shape the beef into four 3/4-inch-thick patties; make an indentation in the centers.
12
Sprinkle the skillet with salt, then cook the burgers until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes.
13
Flip, then top each burger with some of the tomato mixture and cheese.
14
Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes.
15
Serve on the spiced buns with the poblanos and the remaining tomato mixture.
16
Per serving: Calories 571; Fat 32 g (Saturated 14 g); Cholesterol 124 mg; Sodium 999 mg; Carbohydrate 30 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 40 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

850

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded, 2 plum tomatoes or 1 large tomato, cored and halved, 1 small onion, quartered, 3 cloves garlic, unpeeled, and more.

Yes, Chile Relleno Burgers falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chile Relleno Burgers

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