Chile Rellenos Burgers

Sink your teeth into these bold and flavorful Chile Rellenos Burgers, a smoky twist on the classic burger that’s sure to wow your taste buds. This recipe features juicy beef patties seasoned with cumin, garlic, and black pepper, grilled to perfection and topped with melty Mexican blend cheese. The highlight? Roasted poblano peppers, charred and tender, adding a smoky heat that pairs beautifully with a zesty cilantro-lime crema spread over toasted hamburger buns. Layered with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and all those irresistible flavors, these burgers are a fiesta in every bite. Perfect for cookouts or an indulgent weeknight meal, this recipe combines the best of Tex-Mex flair with burger-night comfort. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a delicious way to spice things up at the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
• 2 Poblano peppers
• 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 4 Hamburger buns
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped
• 4 Lettuce leaves
• 4 Tomato slices

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Roast the poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or on the grill until the skin is blackened and blistered on all sides. Place the roasted peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Once cooled, peel off the skin, remove the seeds and stems, and slice into strips. Set aside.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Mix well but do not overwork the meat.

Step 5

Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 1 inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent it from puffing up while cooking.

Step 6

Brush the grill or pan with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Cook the burger patties for about 4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.

Step 7

During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a handful of shredded Mexican blend cheese and allow it to melt.

Step 8

While the burgers are cooking, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro in a small bowl to make the crema sauce.

Step 9

Toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a skillet with the remaining vegetable oil until golden brown.

Step 10

To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of the lime-cilantro crema on the bottom half of each bun. Layer with a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, the cooked burger patty, and roasted poblano pepper slices. Finish with the top half of the bun.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Chile Rellenos Burgers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1290.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3095.6

Total Fat 254.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 538.8mg	0%
Sodium 4417.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 62.0g	0%
Total Sugars 11.3g
Protein 160.4g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 990.2mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 2082.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.2%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 12.6%