Stuffed Chorizo Burgers With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chorizo Burgers With Tomatillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces fresh chorizo; 1-1/3 cups crumbled cotija or feta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 pounds ground beef; 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 hamburger buns, split; 1-1/2 cups tomatillo salsa (about 12 ounces), warmed; Optional toppings: sliced red onions, heirloom tomatoes, hot pepper sauce and fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

5 ounces fresh chorizo
1-1/3 cups crumbled cotija or feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 pounds ground beef
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 hamburger buns, split
1-1/2 cups tomatillo salsa (about 12 ounces), warmed
Optional toppings: sliced red onions, heirloom tomatoes, hot pepper sauce and fresh cilantro leaves

1
In a small skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat, crumbling meat, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Combine chorizo with cheese, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno.
2
Shape ground beef into twelve 1/4-in.-thick patties. Spread chorizo mixture over six patties to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with remaining patties, pinching edges to seal. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
3
Sprinkle burgers with pepper and salt; grill, covered, on a greased rack over medium direct heat until a thermometer reads 160u00b0, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from heat; tent with foil and let stand 4-5 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, grill buns until golden brown. Serve burgers on buns with salsa and toppings as desired.

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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: 5 ounces fresh chorizo, 1-1/3 cups crumbled cotija or feta cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chorizo Burgers With Tomatillo 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.

Stuffed Chorizo Burgers With Tomatillo Salsa

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