Pan-Fried Chorizo Burgers with Avocado, Fried Eggs and Spicy Mayo

Name: Pan-Fried Chorizo Burgers with Avocado, Fried Eggs and Spicy Mayo
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 1 ⁄ 2 lb. fresh chorizo, casings removed; 1 ⁄ 2 lb. ground beef; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground coriander; 2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 ⁄ 2 cup mayonnaise; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tbsp. hot sauce, preferably Cholula; 1 tsp. fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 4 slices pepper jack cheese; 4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted, for serving; Lettuce leaves, and sliced tomatoes, for serving; 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced, for serving; 4 fried eggs, for serving (optional)

Serves
serves 4

YOSSY AREFI

A riff on a breakfast plate, these burgers get a wonderful spicy flavor from an even mix of ground beef and chorizo. Topped with melted cheese, avocado, and a perfect runny egg, they make a satisfying meal at any time of day.

Ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb. fresh chorizo, casings removed
¹⁄₂ lb. ground beef
1 tsp. ground cumin
¹⁄₂ tsp. ground coriander
2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¹⁄₂ cup mayonnaise
1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp. hot sauce, preferably Cholula
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 slices pepper jack cheese
4 hamburger buns, lightly toasted, for serving
Lettuce leaves, and sliced tomatoes, for serving
1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced, for serving
4 fried eggs, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1

Mix chorizo, beef, cumin, coriander, 1 tbsp. cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into four 3" patties about 1" thick. Mix remaining cilantro with mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties, flipping once, until cooked to desired doneness, about 12 minutes for medium rare. Place 1 slice cheese over each burger; cook until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes more. Serve on hamburger buns with spicy mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and sliced avocado. Top each burger with a fried egg if you like.

Mix chorizo, beef, cumin, coriander, 1 tbsp. cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper. Divide mixture into four 3" patties about 1" thick. Mix remaining cilantro with mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties, flipping once, until cooked to desired doneness, about 12 minutes for medium rare. Place 1 slice cheese over each burger; cook until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes more. Serve on hamburger buns with spicy mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, and sliced avocado. Top each burger with a fried egg if you like.