Chorizo Burger
Serves: 6
Llewellyn Gorczany
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
59
Spice
46
Sweetness
48
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Grapeseed Oil1 tsp
Chili Powder1 tsp
Mexican Oregano (dried)1 tsp
Ground Coriander1 tsp
Ground Cumin1 pinch
Cayenne1 cup
Crema (mexican)1 cup
Red Onion (diced)2 tbsps
Cilantro (chopped fresh)1 tbsp
Honey1 tbsp
Lime Juice6 tbsps
ButterDirections:
1
For the burger patties: Form the ground beef into six patties and sprinkle with the salt and pepper
2
In a bowl, mix together the chorizo and the panko and form into six patties
3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking
4
Coat the pan with 1 tablespoon of the grapeseed oil, and then place three burger patties in the pan
5
Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook until the patties are seared on the first side
6
Flip, and cook on the reverse side until the sausage patties are cooked through and the beef patties have reached the desired doneness
7
Remove the patties from the pan and repeat, adding another tablespoon of oil for each batch, until all the patties are cooked
8
Allow the burgers to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before plating
9
For the fajita-spiced peppers and onions: Heat a large saute pan over high heat until it begins to smoke
10
Reduce the heat to medium and swirl in the grapeseed oil
11
Add the peppers and onions and saute until tender
12
In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, oregano, coriander, salt, cumin, black pepper and cayenne until well blended
13
Add the spice mixture to the peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes
14
For the corn salsa: Combine the corn, crema, red onions, poblanos, cilantro, honey and lime juice in a bowl and mix well
15
Season with salt and pepper to taste
16
To plate: Butter the insides of the burger buns and toast, cut-side down, in a hot skillet
17
Place a tomato slice on each bottom bun; then layer with a beef patty, some peppers and onions, a sausage patty and some corn salsa
18
Top with a top bun, and serve with French fries