Green Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers

Name: Green Chile Pimento Cheese Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 small red onion; 3/4 c. unseasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 c. Pimento Cheese; 1 (4-ounce) can mild Hatch chiles, drained; 1 1/2 tbsp. canola oil, plus more for grill; 2 lb. plant-based ground meat or 80% lean ground beef; 1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; Brioche hamburger buns, toasted; Tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and cilantro leaves, for topping

This decadent summer burger is the ultimate cookout treat!

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Jul 11, 2022

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Mild hatch chiles and creamy pimento cheese combine to make a flavorful burger that's just about as rich and decadent as you can get.

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Yields:

6 - 8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Ingredients

1
small red onion
3/4 c.
unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 c.
Pimento Cheese
1
(4-ounce) can mild Hatch chiles, drained
1 1/2 Tbsp.
canola oil, plus more for grill
2 lb.
plant-based ground meat or 80% lean ground beef
1
large jalapeño, seeded and minced
2
garlic cloves, chopped
Brioche hamburger buns, toasted
Tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and cilantro leaves, for topping

Directions

1. Step 1Place onion in a heatproof bowl. Combine vinegar, sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour over onions. Let stand 15 minutes. Cover and chill up to 1 week. Combine pimento cheese and chiles in a bowl.
2. Step 2Heat grill to medium. Once hot, clean and oil grill grates. Combine ground meat, jalapeño, and garlic in a bowl. Gently mix until combined. Form into 6 to 8 patties. Brush patties lightly with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until lightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes. Top with pimento cheese, dividing evenly.
3. Step 3Serve patties between buns topped with pickled red onions and desired toppings.