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Flavorful Hatch Chile Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe with Easy Roasted Salsa

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These Hatch chile cheeseburger sliders feature a perfect balance of smoky heat and melty cheddar cheese, paired with a tangy roasted salsa. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for casual gatherings and game days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 2–3 fresh Hatch green chiles or 4 oz (115g) roasted and chopped Hatch green chiles
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 small slider buns
  • ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
  • For the Roasted Salsa:
  • 3 medium Roma tomatoes
  • 1 small jalapeño (optional)
  • ¼ cup white onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange Roma tomatoes, jalapeño, and white onion on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tomato skins are blistered and slightly blackened. Remove and let cool slightly.
  2. Transfer roasted veggies to a food processor. Add fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine into a chunky salsa. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, Hatch chiles, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form into eight small patties about 2.5 inches wide and ¾ inch thick.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter. Cook patties without crowding for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Add a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute and cover pan to melt cheese.
  5. While patties cook, split slider buns and toast them lightly in the skillet with a little butter until golden and crispy on edges.
  6. Assemble sliders by placing each cheesy patty on a toasted bun bottom, spooning a generous amount of roasted salsa on top, then crowning with the bun top.
  7. Serve immediately warm.

Notes

Chill patties for 10 minutes before cooking to prevent shrinking. Avoid pressing patties while cooking to keep them juicy. Roasted salsa tastes better after resting for a few hours or overnight. Use fresh slider buns or toast stale buns well. For dairy-free, substitute cheddar with plant-based cheese. For gluten-free, use gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps.

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