Queso Fundido Chorizo Burger

5 from 1 vote

Our queso fundido chorizo burger combines a chorizo-ground beef patty with gooey melted cheese, peppers, onions, and guacamole for a Mexican-inspired twist on the classic cheeseburger.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Queso Hamburger

Servings: burgers

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

8 ounces raw ground pork chorizo
1 pound ground beef 80/20
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 whole poblano peppers
1 onion halved and sliced
2 cloves minced garlic
8 slices monterey jack cheese
4 hamburger buns
1 cup guacamole

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Instructions

In a large skillet, cook 8 ounces raw ground pork chorizo until done, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
Transfer the cooked chorizo to a mixing bowl. Add in 1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Knead gently to combine and form into 4 equally-sized patties. Set them
Peel, core, and slice 2 whole poblano peppers and slice 1 onion. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a larget skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the sliced poblanos and onion and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Add in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook an additional 60-90 seconds until garlic is fragrant. Set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burgers for about 5 to 6 minutes per side
After flipping, top each patty with a slice of monterey jack, a heaping pile of the poblano mixture, and then another piece of cheese and allow to melt as the burger finishes cooking.
Toast 4 hamburger buns and serve hot topped with a scoop of guacamole.

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