By Traeger Kitchen
This burger has got it all. Roasted hatch chile peppers and a homemade smoked cheese sauce is placed atop beef patties, bringing the bold flavors of the American Southwest right to your backyard.
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Pellets
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4 Clove | garlic, minced |
16 Ounce | Velveeta cheese |
1 Teaspoon | Frank's RedHot Sauce |
1/4 Cup | milk |
1/2 Whole | onion, diced |
1 Pound | Roasted Hatch Green Chiles, peeled, deseeded, cut into strips |
2 Pound | ground beef |
3 Teaspoon | Traeger Beef Rub |
4 Whole | burger buns |
1
When ready to cook, set temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
For the Smoked Cheese Sauce: Heat 1 Tbsp butter in a small oven safe pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add Velveeta cheese and stir until melted then add hot sauce.
1 Tablespoon butter
2 Clove garlic, minced
16 Ounce Velveeta cheese
1 Teaspoon Frank's RedHot Sauce
1/4 Cup milk
3
Transfer the pan to the grill and smoke for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
4
For the Chile-Onions: Heat 1 Tbsp butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and roasted chiles and cook until chiles are warmed through. Remove from heat and set aside until the burgers are finished.
1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 Whole onion, diced
2 Clove garlic, minced
1 Pound Roasted Hatch Green Chiles, peeled, deseeded, cut into strips
5
Increase the grill temperature to High. For optimal results, set to 450° F if available.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
6
For the burgers: Form ground beef into 4 equal patties and season with Traeger Beef Rub.
2 Pound ground beef
3 Teaspoon Traeger Beef Rub
7
Place directly on the grill grate and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
8
Cut burger buns in half and place directly on the grill grate. Toast buns for 2-3 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
4 Whole burger buns
9
To build the burgers, place the patty on the bottom bun, pour smoked cheese sauce on top and finish with hatch chile onion mixture. Enjoy!