Chorizo Burgers and Jose's Salsa Recipe

Name: Chorizo Burgers and Jose's Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 fresh habanero chiles; 1 fresh jalapeno chile; 1 huge fresh tomato, cut into chucks; 5 roasted chile de arbol; 1/2 cup finely cut fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion; Salt; 1 pound ground pork butt; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 3 teaspoons red chile powder; 2 teaspoons cayenne; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons ground paprika; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon finely crushed Mexican oregano; 1 1/4 pounds fresh ground beef; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Cotija cheese; Sour cream; Hamburger buns; 1 large white onion, sliced; Green leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

10 fresh habanero chiles
1 fresh jalapeno chile
1 huge fresh tomato, cut into chucks
5 roasted chile de arbol
1/2 cup finely cut fresh cilantro
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
Salt
1 pound ground pork butt
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 teaspoons red chile powder
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon finely crushed Mexican oregano
1 1/4 pounds fresh ground beef
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Cotija cheese
Sour cream
Hamburger buns
1 large white onion, sliced
Green leaf lettuce

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For the salsa: Boil the habaneros, jalapeno and tomato in a small saucepan of boiling water for 5 minutes.
2
Drain the chiles, but reserve the fluid to cool to add later to the chorizo.
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Place the boiled chiles and tomato and roasted chile de arbol in a blender and blend.
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Now mix in the cilantro, onion and salt to taste.
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Keep the salsa chilled.
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This recipe makes about 2 cups of Jose's Salsa - it is VERY SPICY!
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For the chorizo: Mix together the pork, vinegar, chile powder, cayenne, granulated garlic, paprika, sugar, salt, black pepper, oregano and 1 cup of the reserved chile water from Jose's salsa in a large bowl.
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Cover with plastic film and leave to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
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For the burgers: Mix the ground beef and cilantro into the marinated chorizo.
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Make into six 6-ounce burgers.
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Grill on a BBQ or a frying pan; make sure the meat is cooked through.
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Melt some cotija cheese on the cooked burger.
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Spread some sour cream on the buns.
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Add some green leaf lettuce, sliced onions and Jose's fresh salsa and ENJOY!!
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This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 fresh habanero chiles, 1 fresh jalapeno chile, 1 huge fresh tomato, cut into chucks, 5 roasted chile de arbol, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Burgers and Jose's Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Chorizo Burgers and Jose's Salsa

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