Grill a GREEN HATCH CHILE Cheeseburger that's better than Whataburger

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

Fire up the grill and prepare it with carbon and mesquite chunks.

Roast 3 Hatch chiles directly over the fire, keeping a close eye on them for about 30 seconds to a minute until they are nicely charred.

Remove the roasted chiles and wrap them in foil to rest for 15 minutes.

After resting, peel the skin off the chiles using a knife, being careful not to burn yourself.

Dice the peeled chiles into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

Dice onion and garlic, then sauté them in a pan with avocado oil until the onions are soft and translucent.

Add half of the diced Hatch chiles to the sautéed onion and garlic, stirring to combine.

In a separate bowl, mix the ground brisket with the remaining diced Hatch chiles and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Form the meat mixture into two patties, making them slightly larger than desired as they will shrink while cooking.

Grill the patties on the grill until cooked to your preference, about 4-5 minutes per side, adding cheese during the last minute to melt.

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