Pronghorn Green Chile Cheeseburgers
Juicy and flavorful ground meat perfection

Pronghorn Green Chile Cheeseburgers

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4.2(181)

1Setup & Prepare

2Ingredients

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33 ingredients total25 with images3 with substitutions

3Cooking Instructions

  1. Chile Preparation:

    • Roast chiles over open flame until skin blisters
    • Traditional technique: Direct flame creates proper char
    • Steam in plastic bag, peel off charred skin
  2. Burger Formation:

    • Mix ground meat gently with seasonings
    • Fat integration: Essential for moisture in lean game
    • Form patties with slight indentation in center
  3. Cooking Process:

    • Grill over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes per side
    • Temperature: 160°F internal for ground meat safety
    • Cheese melting: Add cheese last 2 minutes
  4. Assembly:

    • Layer: burger, cheese, roasted chiles, onions
    • Traditional: Often served "Christmas style" (red and green)
    • Toast buns lightly for texture contrast

Authenticity: Use genuine Hatch chiles when available Cultural Note: Green chile cheeseburger is official New Mexico state dish

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