Hatch Chile Smash Burger

Step 2: Sear the burger patties

  • Burger components

    • ground beef
      180 g1/3 lb

    • cheese mixture

Set a pan or griddle over high heat.

Split the ground beef in half and shape into patties. Place them on the pan or griddle and sprinkle with salt. Flip the patties over and smash the patties down as thin as possible with a spatula.

Allow the patties to for several minutes until on the bottom. Once browned, flip over the patty.

Top the burgers with the cheese & chile mixture. Allow the patties to continue browning and the cheese to melt.

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