The CHORIQUESO BURGER is the BEST Mexican Hamburger for the Grill

ground chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: spiced ground beef

Turkey chorizo is lower in fat, while spiced ground beef can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

hamburger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns add fiber, while white bread is a budget-friendly option.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chilies

Bell peppers offer crunch without heat, and canned chilies are often less costly.

Cook 12 oz of chorizo on the R Tech griddle until cooked down, about 5 minutes.

Add 1 lb of 80/20 ground beef patties to the griddle, cooking four at a time with a little oil.

Season the patties with brisket rub and flip after a few minutes to get a good char.

Add melting cheese on top of the patties and close the lid to let it melt.

Toast the hamburger buns on the griddle with a little oil.

Assemble the burger starting with lettuce on the bottom, followed by mustard, tomato slices, pickles, onions, and the chorizo and beef patty with melted cheese on top.

Cooking Techniques

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