Hatch Chile Elk Smash Burger
2
10 minutes
5-10 minutes
This burger perfectly combines juicy, spicy, smoky, and crispy. It's an elk meat recipe that brings together southwest flavors with a rodeo flair, making it crave-worthy from the first bite to the last. Once you dig in, you’ll experience a unique burger that no ordinary burger could ever match. Are you hungry yet?
Directions
- Preheat a cast iron griddle. Mix the ground elk and bacon together. Form four equal size balls.
- Once the cast iron is hot, set the balls on the griddle, then use a burger smasher to smash the patties. Season the top side of the patties.
- After a couple minutes, flip. Add a little more seasoning to the top side of the patties. Cook them for a couple more minutes.
- Top with cheese slices. Melt the cheese. Add diced green chiles on top of two of the patties.
- Then stack the patties so the green chiles are in the middle of the two patties. Remove from the heat and rest.
- Use the same cast iron to cook two eggs and toast the buns.
- Begin assembling the burgers. Spread mustard on the inside of the buns. Layer the patties, egg, and onion rings on top of the bottom bun. Drizzle BBQ sauce on top of the onion rings.
- Top with the other bun. Serve immediately and enjoy!
