Chorizo Ground Beef Burger Recipe | Chef Ken Dempsey (2020)

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: spiced ground pork

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still melting well.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole wheat buns

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole wheat buns add fiber without sacrificing taste.

avocado

🥗Healthier: smashed peas

💰Cheaper: mayo

Smashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

Fire up the Weber kettle grill.

Mix 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of rabbit rich chorizo in a bowl until evenly combined.

Shape the mixture into large patties and place them in a hot cast iron skillet.

Sprinkle grazer sugar-free beef seasoning liberally on top of the patties.

Cook the patties for about 10 minutes total, flipping them after 5 minutes.

Cover the skillet with a lid to retain heat while cooking.

Slice heirloom purple tomatoes with a sharp knife.

Toast Stutzman's pantry home style wheat bread on the grill for about 30 seconds per side until charred and marked.

Spread barbecue sauce on the toasted bread.

Assemble the burger with the cooked patty, sliced tomato, and squash pickles.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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