Green Chile Cheeseburger Topping

1. 1

   Lay peppers or chiles on their sides on racks of burners.

2. 2

   Turn flame on high and char peppers or chiles, turning them with tongs, until skins are blackened, 3 to 6 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat broiler.

4. 4

   On rack of a broiler pan broil peppers or chiles about 2 inches from heat, turning them frequently, until skins are blistered and charred, 8 to 12 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer peppers or chiles, roasted by either method, to a bowl and let stand, covered, until cool enough to handle.

6. 6

   Wearing rubber gloves, peel peppers or chiles and cut off tops.

7. 7

   Discard seeds and ribs.

8. 8

   Chop chiles.

9. 9

   In a heavy saucepan cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until soft.

10. 10

    Sprinkle flour over onion mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined well.

11. 11

    Trickle in water, stirring constantly, and stir in chiles.

12. 12

    Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.

13. 13

    Reduce heat to moderately low and cook mixture, stirring, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.

14. 14

    Add salt to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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