Chorizo Burger Recipe
- 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
- 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 onto 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.
