Texas Beef Council

Green Chili Burger Heat-and-Serve Meal Ideas

Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   10 minutes

Cook Time
   5 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Grilling
   Broiling

Beef Type
   Ground Beef


Ingredients

  • 4 fully cooked burger patties
  • 1/2 small sweet onion
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 can (4 oz) whole green chilies, drained
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 4 Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
  • salsa picante

Instructions

Heat burgers in microwave according to package directions.

Cut onion into 1/4-inch thick slices. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Grill onions about 2 minutes on each side, until soft and golden.

Meanwhile, split green chilies and lay flat over top of burger. Lay 1 slice cheese over each; return to microwave briefly to melt cheese.

Heat buns in microwave or oven until warm. Spread salsa on buns.

Place burger patties on buns and top with grilled onions.