Mexican Chorizo Burger

With a fiery burger (courtesy of fresh Mexican chorizo blended with ground beef sirloin) and Serrano chile salsa, fresh avocado slices, and crumbles of cotija cheese help cool things down.  Pair with: Full Sail Brewing Co. Sesión Cerveza. Like a salsa-capped chorizo burger, this light, Mexican-style lager demands to be savored on a hot summer day.

Serves 4

Ingredients

Serrano Salsa
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, cut horizontally on a mandoline (from 1 onion)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
1 teaspoon table salt
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
3/4 cup chopped tomato (from 1 tomato)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Burgers
10 ounces 90/10 ground beef sirloin
6 ounces fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce hearts
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)


June 2018