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November 2, 2022

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This Green Chile Cheeseburger is filled with flavor but simple to make. Charred chiles, garlic aioli & soy sauce bring these grilled burgers to the next level with umami flavor!

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Umami is often described as “the fifth taste” – Not distinctly sweet, sour, bitter or salty – It’s rounded, deep and savory and is said to enhance the foods that it is combined with, making the flavors richer and more intense. This Green Chile Cheeseburger, though simple in ingredients, is just a flavor bomb – It definitely highlights that umami flavor. It’s rich, creamy, salty, sweet, spicy AND savory – all in ONE! It’s hard to describe – All I know is I LIKE IT! Definitely my favorite burger of all time!

Green Chile Cheeseburger Ingredients:

  • Poblano Chiles
  • Anaheim Chiles
  • Mayonnaise
  • Garlic
  • Ground Beef
  • Soy Sauce
  • Pepper Jack Cheese
  • King’s Hawaiian Rolls

There’s nothing crazy going on here – It’s simple really. The burger patties are seasoned with just a bit of salt and grilled. But, to amp up that umami a bit more, we’re going to sprinkle them with tamari during the cooking process. This keeps the burgers extra moist and gives them a great savory flavor. Yum! Top the burgers with a slice of cheese during the last minute of grill time – mmm, melty goodness!

The umami burgers are topped with Anaheim and poblano peppers which have been charred, skinned, and seasoned with a bit of salt. They’re super flavorful and smoky with a bit of sweetness and not too much heat. Also added to the mix is a garlic aioli of sorts (really, it’s just garlic mayo).

To serve it all up we’re bunning it up on a – wait for it… King’s Hawaiian Roll. Yep – This makes me SO happy! The bit of sweetness in the rolls is SO AMAZING with the heat from those peppers and the garlicky spread. Umami squared – for reals.

Memorial Day is NEXT WEEKEND – And for some reason, the holiday is associated with backyard BBQs. I strongly suggest pulling out the Weber and grilling up these Umami Burgers! (They’d be super festive with these flag toothpicks!) Pair them with some ice cold beer or a great rosé wine and you’ll be doing a happy dance! We’ll be headed up to Seattle for the holiday. I can’t wait to visit the market, try some new restaurants and hang out with good friends. Plus, I’m just SO ready for a three-day weekend!!! I hope you all have Memorial Day weekend plans as well. PS – If I haven’t mentioned it before, it should include these Umami Burgers … Just sayin’.

Side view of green chile cheeseburger on hawaiian roll.

More Grilling Recipes:

  • Grilled Swordfish with Tangy Rosé Wine Mayonnaise
  • Mango Lime Grilled Chicken
  • Grilled Pork Medallions with Mojo Sauce
  • Grilled Oysters with Habanero Butter
  • Lemon Chicken Skewers with Harissa Yogurt Sauce

More burger recipes:

  • French Dip Burgers
  • Veggie Burgers with Pickled Cabbage & Tahini Sauce
  • Red Wine Lamb Burgers with Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onions
  • Cheeseburger Salad with Special Sauce
  • Red Wine Burgers Recipe

Wine Pairings for Green Chile Cheeseburgers: 

  • Beer and BBQ burgers just go together – You know? Pick your favorite and crack a bottle – Ice cold please.
  • Rosé wine is another great option – The bright acidity will cut through the richness and its got just enough body to make it an excellent match for this burger.

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Green Chile Cheeseburger

This Green Chile Cheeseburger is filled with flavor but simple to make. Charred chiles, garlic aioli & soy sauce bring these grilled burgers to the next level with umami flavor!
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Serves 4 servings
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 poblano chiles
  • 2 Anaheim chiles
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 4 King’s Hawaiian burger or sandwich rolls
  • 6 teaspoons tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 4 slices pepper jack cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high. Char the chiles, turning as needed, until blackened on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. The steam will help the peels come off more easily. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, use your fingers to rub off the charred peel. I like to do this over the sink. Make a slice into the side of the chile and cut away and discard the stem, seeds, and veins. Finely chop the chiles. Put in a medium bowl and season with ¼ tsp. salt.
  • Mix the mayonnaise with the garlic in another medium bowl.
  • Season the ground beef with remaining ½ tsp. salt in a large bowl and combine. Divide into 4 portions and form ½ inch thick patties. Use your thumb to create a dimple in the center of each burger. This helps avoid “burger bulge”.
  • Preheat your grill or griddle to medium (350° to 450°). Grill the burgers, turning once and sprinkling with about ½ tsp. tamari on each burger side. The burgers should cook in approximately 7-8 minutes, for medium. During the last minute, lay a slice of cheese on each burger, to melt it.
  • Meanwhile, brush melted butter on the cut sides of the rolls and toast on grill or griddle, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread garlic mayonnaise on each side of the rolls. Add burgers and top with chile mixture.

Notes

When forming your burger patties, make a dimple in the middle. This prevents your burger from bulging up in the middle and keeps it nice and flat.

Nutrition

Calories: 769kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1833mg | Potassium: 795mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 51.2mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 6.6mg
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13 responses

  1. Lily Lau
    May 16, 2015

    Can’t wait to try your burger, I love the ingredients you’ve chosen, you creative! 🙂

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    1. Erin
      June 20, 2015

      Thank you Lily! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Adam
    May 20, 2015

    This looks great, I love fusion recipes. It has got the wheels turning for my own spin on an umami burger.

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    1. Erin
      May 20, 2015

      Thanks Adam! Can’t wait to see your spin on things!!!

      Reply
  3. Susie
    June 20, 2015

    I’m making these for my Dad’s Day BBQ tomorrow. Looks and sounds delicious!

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    1. Erin
      June 20, 2015

      Great idea! I’d love to hear how everyone enjoys them!

      Reply
  4. Renee
    June 29, 2016

    I seriously need to make this burger! It looks so amazingly delicious! Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    1. Erin
      June 29, 2016

      Thank you Renee!

      Reply
  5. Heather Kinnaird
    June 29, 2016

    now this is a burger! perfect for this upcoming holiday weekend for sure

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    1. Erin
      June 29, 2016

      Thanks Heather – I hope you have a fabulous Fourth of July and get to nosh on lots of yummy burgers!

      Reply
  6. Tina
    July 28, 2016

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for your rosé recommendation. I just got a shipment from Home Chef and one of the dishes was an Umami burger with sweet potato fries. I was thinking I’d just have a beer, but when I saw your wine suggestion – well, it must have been kismet, but my online wine club shipment arrived today and there was a DARLING rosé in the box. And it worked to perfection. The wine is a 2015 Secret Identity Dry Rosé which I’ve never had before, but if I could get hold of it again I would. WOW! Perfect for a hot summer night. Anyway, thanks for the Rosé suggestion and the inspiration.

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    1. Erin
      July 29, 2016

      I’m so glad that you loved the pairing Tina! I’m a huge fan of rosé wine for its ability to pair with so many different dishes 🙂 Here are some great ones to try that come in under $10!

      Reply
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Hi, I’m Erin!

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