Chorizo Burger Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Published on April 4, 2023

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If you love Mexican food, then you must make this Chorizo Burger. This burger is full of flavor and is easy to make with simple ingredients.

What is a Chorizo Burger?

Ground Beef and Chorizo Burger is combined with seasoning and made into hamburger patties. The Mexican chorizo burger is grilled and then placed on a hamburger bun. This delicious chorizo burger topped with a mayonnaise based sauce.

Add a slice of avocados and slice pepper jack cheese with lettuce and tomatoes for a delicious burger.

Ingredients needed for burger - Lean Ground Beef, Ground Fresh Chorizo,
Paprika, Salt and Pepper, Oil, Pepper Jack Cheese, Ripe Fresh Avocados, sliced, Lettuce Leaves, Red Onion sliced, Tomatoes sliced, Hamburger Buns

Ingredients For the Burgers:

Lean Ground Beef
Ground Fresh Chorizo
Paprika
Salt
Pepper
Oil
Pepper Jack Cheese
Ripe Fresh Avocados sliced
Lettuce Leaves
Red Onion sliced
Tomatoes sliced
Hamburger Buns

Ingredients needed for Cilantro lime mayo - cilantro bunch, mayonnaise, garlic, honey, salt, jalapeno, limes

Ingredients For the Cilantro Lime Mayo:

Cilantro bunch (roughly chopped)
Mayonnaise
Minced Garlic
Honey
Salt
Jalapeño deseeded
Limes juiced

How to Make a Chorizo Burger::

Step 1 – Mix the ground beef, ground chorizo, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
Step 2 – Add the cilantro lime mayonnaise ingredients to a food processor and blend well until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Mixing the chorizo burger ingredients together with the cilantro lime mayonnaise

Step 3 – Divide the beef mixture into 6 even balls. Then form the balls into patties that are approximately 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Place the patties in the refrigerator (covered in plastic wrap) while you preheat the grill.

How to Grill a Chorizo Burger:

Step 1 – Preheat the Grill over medium high heat (approximately 450-500 degrees F). Rub oil on the grill grates to prevent the patties from sticking to the grill.
Step 2 – Place the patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 4-8 minutes flipping the patties halfway through the cook time. We recommend cooking depending on how you like your burger cooked (see notes).
Step 3 – Use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the burgers are cooked to your preference. Place a piece of cheese on each burger patty for approximately 1 minutes so that it can melt.

Step 4 – Place the buns on the grill and cook for 1 minute until they are browned slightly. Watch them closely so that they do not burn.
Step 5 – Add the cilantro lime mayonnaise, a lettuce leaf and red onions to the bottom bun of each bun.
Step 6 – Remove the beef from the grill. Then add them to each of the hamburger buns on top of the lettuce.
Step 7 – Then top each patty with the tomatoes and avocado slices. Serve warm and enjoy!

Substitutions and Additions:

Oil the Grates – Use any oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil or avocado oil will all work great in this recipe.
Hot Sauce – Top the burger with hot sauce for an extra flavor and heat to your burger.
Caramelized Onions – Caramelized onions to top your burger for added flavor.

How to Cook a Chorizo Burger on Blackstone:

After combining the ingredients and form into patties, place on a preheated griddle. Make sure to oil the griddle to prevent the patties from sticking. Cook the burgers for about 3 minutes on each side on the griddle.

How to Know when a Chorizo Burger is done:

Here are the internal temperatures needed based on how you like your burgers prepared.

Rare Burgers – 125 degrees F
Medium Rare Burgers – 135 degrees F
Medium Burgers – 145 degrees F
Well-Done Burgers – 160 degrees F .

What to Serve with Chorizo Burger:

Grilled French Fries Recipe – These grilled french fries are delicious and perfectly cooked on the grill.
Grilled Vegetables – Serve these grilled vegetables for a low carb option and these grilled vegetables cook easily in the foil pack.
Grilled Potatoes in Foil – This potatoes in foil grill recipe is one my favorite sides to make. This dish is budget friendly and only require a few ingredients.

Recipe Tips:

Oil the Grates – Use any oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil or avocado oil will all work great in this recipe.
Heat Grill – Heat the grilled to medium heat to cook the hamburger patties.
Cook in Skillet – You can make Chorizo burgers indoors. Make on a skillet over medium minutes and cook for about 3 minutes per side. Add olive oil to your skillet and heat over medium heat.

Topping Ideas:

There are many different burger toppings that can be added. After placing your burger on the bun, add one or more of the toppings. This takes your burger to the next level.