Smoked Enchilada Burger Recipe

Name: Smoked Enchilada Burger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chorizo sausage; 1 lb ground beef; 4 -5 ounces tortilla chips (finely crushed-bread crumb substitute); 1 egg; 4 -6 flour tortillas; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 -4 serrano peppers; 1 (12 ounce) can refried beans (heated on stove top); 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese; 4 -6 tablespoons green chili sauce or 4 -6 tablespoons red chili sauce; 4 -6 tablespoons sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb chorizo sausage
1 lb ground beef
4 -5 ounces tortilla chips (finely crushed-bread crumb substitute)
1 egg
4 -6 flour tortillas
1 tablespoon oil
2 -4 serrano peppers
1 (12 ounce) can refried beans (heated on stove top)
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
4 -6 tablespoons green chili sauce or 4 -6 tablespoons red chili sauce
4 -6 tablespoons sour cream

1
Prepare Meat.
2
Mix Chorizo, Beef, egg and finely crushed tortilla chips until well combined.
3
Make 4-6 evenly distributed softball sized meatballs and flatten them into hamburger patties.
4
Prepare Charcoal grill for indirect BBQ'ing.
5
Best if using smoker chips.
6
Smoke/BBQ the meat.
7
Place Serrano peppers on grill and roast over the coals/heat until blackened.
8
Pull meat from grill and allow to rest.
9
Steam Serrano peppers by removing from grill and placing them in a covered bowl and let sit till cool to handle.
10
Remove blackened outer skin, slice and remove seeds.
11
Prepare the wraps.
12
Place tortillas on a clean surface and brush well with vegetable oil or non stick cooking spray to both sides (these will go back on the grill).
13
Spread re-fried beans on the Tortillas and place the burger in the center.
14
Add Serrano pepper on top of each burger and wrap up the corners of the tortilla by enclosing the burger inside.
15
Place folded side down on indirect grill to continue cooking until tortilla is crispy brown (20 min or so).
16
Add Cheese on top until melted the last 5 minutes of cooking.
17
Remove from Grill and allow to rest.
18
Add Green sauce and sour cream in desired or eat it without condiments.
19
Very Delicious.

1082

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chorizo sausage, 1 lb ground beef, 4 -5 ounces tortilla chips (finely crushed-bread crumb substitute), 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Smoked Enchilada Burger falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Enchilada Burger

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Variations & substitutions

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