Hot Green Chile Beef Burgers with Cool Green Avocado Cilantro Sa

Spice up your burger game with these irresistible Hot Green Chile Beef Burgers topped with a Cool Green Avocado Cilantro Sauce. Juicy 80/20 ground beef is infused with roasted green chiles, garlic, and onion powders for a kick of bold Southwestern flavor. Each seared patty is perfectly paired with a creamy, zesty avocado sauce made with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a touch of sour cream for a refreshing balance. This 25-minute recipe is ideal for weeknight grilling or a casual weekend feast, and it comes together with all the classic toppings—lettuce, tomato, and optional onion—on lightly toasted buns. A simple way to enjoy the perfect harmony of heat and coolness in every bite, these burgers are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for anyone craving a unique twist on a classic hamburger and packed with Southwestern flair!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 0.5 cup roasted green chiles (diced, canned or fresh)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 avocado (ripe)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 4 slices sliced tomatoes
• 4 rings sliced onion (optional)
• 1 tbsp cooking oil or butter (for grilling)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, roasted green chiles, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 2

Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape them into burger patties, slightly larger than your burger buns. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the cooking surface to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Cook the burger patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness (160°F internal temperature for medium). Remove the burgers from the heat and let them rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5

While the burgers cook, make the avocado cilantro sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, and minced garlic. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Step 6

Lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster if desired.

Step 7

To assemble the burgers, spread a generous amount of avocado cilantro sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a cooked burger patty, a tomato slice, and onion rings if using. Top with the remaining bun.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1297.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2055.6

Total Fat 151.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 333.1mg	0%
Sodium 3858.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.0g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 141.6g	0%

Vitamin D 28.1IU	0%
Calcium 300.0mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2674.3mg	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: 58.4%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 17.3%