chorizo burger

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1 pound chorizo sausage
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 roasted red pepper, quartered
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 pinch powdered saffron
• 1 teaspoon spanish paprika
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 soft egg buns or brioche
• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 4 ounces manchego cheese, grated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin and chorizo using your hands. set aside to let the flavors blend.
• heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add one chopped onion, and saute until tender. transfer the onion to a blender, and add the red pepper, ranch dressing, saffron, and paprika. pulse until fairly smooth. refrigerate until needed.
• heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the remaining onions, brown sugar, salt and pepper. cook and stir for about 15 minutes until the onions are golden brown. set aside.
• preheat the grill for high heat. form the meat into four patties, slightly larger than the buns.
• place burgers on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. split buns in half, and spread butter on the inside. place on the grill to toast briefly.
• place burgers buns, and top with caramelized onion and the roasted pepper ranch sauce. sprinkle with a few shavings of manchego cheese, and place the top of the bun on top.