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Chorizo Burger
Info Ingredients Instructions

Chorizo Burger

6 persons

30 min

Chorizo Burger

Ingredients

For burger

  • 8 Oz Mexican-style chorizo
  • 16 Oz Lean ground pork
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0  Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 12 slices Finlandia Imported Havarti Slices

For avocado aioli

  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Avocado, seeded and peeled
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ tsp Ground cumin

For Pico de Gallo

  • 5 Plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • ½ Small red onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ Lime, juiced
  • 0  Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For assembly

  • 6 Hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted
  • 6 slices Bibb lettuce or butter lettuce, leaves separated

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 400°F and coat grates with oil. Combine chorizo, pork, oregano, and cumin large bowl until just combined. Form into 6 equal patties, and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 minutes, flip and cook additional 4 to 6 minutes, until reaches 160°F. With about 1 minute remaining on cook time, add 2 slices of Havarti cheese to each patty.
  2. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for avocado aioli in small food processor and process for 1 minute, until smooth.
  3. For pico de gallo, combine all ingredients in small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spread aioli on both sides of buns. Top each bottom bun with layer of lettuce and burger patty. Top with pico de gallo and top bun and serve.