Poblano Burgers

Plan Z Phase: This is a Z2 (ZReduction) recipe. Poblanos are not hot peppers, and after you roast them they take on a smoky, mild pepper taste. Makes for a delicious burger!

Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 24-32 oz of ground sirloin (depends on how big you want your burgers)
• 2 poblano chiles, roasted*
• 1 – 2 tsp of cracked red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2 tsp of ground cumin

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

*First, roast your poblanos. Cut the tops off the peppers. Cut the green outside portions away from the seed pod and the veining. You’ll be left with the green outer portions of the large chilies. Cut those into narrow strips (1/4”). Spray a cookie sheet. Scatter them across the sheet and roast at 375 degrees for 15 – 20 minutes or until the pepper edges begin to brown. These are not hot peppers, and after you roast them they take on a smoky, mild pepper taste. Now dice them.

In a medium bowl add the ground meat, the diced poblanos and the other ingredients. Form into 4 equal patties, 6-8 oz each.

Grill to your liking and serve.

Want a peppery meal? Serve with grilled bell peppers.

The patties can be put in baggies and kept in the refrigerator or freezer until you want to grill them.

Grill burgers and these can be kept in baggies to take to work or put in the freezer for later retrieval. They reheat pretty well on the go.

Cheers,

Enjoy!