Chorizo Burgers

🥘 Ingredients

• Monterey Jack cheese
  2 slices
• brioche buns
  2 pieces
• dried chorizo
  4 oz
• ground beef
  12 oz
• mayonnaise
  3 tbsp
• mixed greens
  2 c
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• pepper
  1 tsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• sherry vinegar
  1 tbsp
• smoked paprika
  1 tsp
• sugar
  1 tsp
• vegetable oil
  1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• large bowl
• medium pan
• small bowl
• large bowl

1. 

   1

   Wash and dry all produce. Cut dried chorizo into very small cubes (about ¼ inch).

   dried chorizo: 4 oz
2. 

   2

   Place chorizo and ground beef in a large bowl . Blend together evenly with your hands, then shape into two round patties, each between ⅓ and ½ inch thick, or a little wider than the brioche buns . Season all over with plenty of salt and pepper .

   ground beef: 12 oz, brioche buns: 2 pieces, salt: 1 tsp, pepper: 1 tsp
3. 

   3

   Heat a large drizzle of vegetable oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add patties. Cook until browned on outside and just at desired doneness on inside ⏱️ 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle each patty with Monterey Jack cheese , turn off heat, and cover pan with a lid or foil. Let cheese melt ⏱️ 2 minutes . Remove from pan; set aside on a plate.

   vegetable oil: 1 tbsp, Monterey Jack cheese: 2 slices
4. 

   4

   In a small bowl , stir together mayonnaise , ½ tsp smoked paprika , and 1 tsp sherry vinegar (save the rest for the next step). Season with salt and pepper.

   mayonnaise: 3 tbsp, smoked paprika: 1 tsp, sherry vinegar: 1 tbsp
5. 

   5

   In another large bowl , use a fork or whisk to mix together remaining sherry vinegar, a large drizzle of olive oil , and ¼ tsp sugar , making sure to dissolve sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

   olive oil: 1 tbsp, sugar: 1 tsp
6. 

   6

   Split buns in half. Spread aioli over cut sides. Fill with patties. Place mixed greens in bowl with dressing and toss to lightly coat. Divide burgers and salad between plates, adding a little bit of salad to the burgers, if you like.

   mixed greens: 2 c