A beef patty topped with roasted Hatch green chiles and melted cheese at Oklahoma City burger joints, reflecting Southwestern influence along Route 66.

The green chile cheeseburger is most strongly associated with New Mexico's Hatch Valley, which produces a celebrated crop of long green chiles roasted each August. Oklahoma City's connection to that tradition runs through Route 66, a corridor of Southwestern and Midwestern exchange that passes through OKC. In the late 20th century, green chiles appeared on OKC menus as chefs recognized how well the smoky, mildly spicy pepper complemented ground beef. The tradition grew as OKC's Hispanic population expanded, bringing knowledge of Hatch chile preparation. Fresh Hatch chiles now arrive at OKC grocers each August, and several burger restaurants carry dedicated green chile burgers year-round.

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