Pork and Chorizo Chile Burger

Name: Pork and Chorizo Chile Burger
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Anaheim chiles, halved and stems and seeds removed; 1 avocado, halved and pitted; 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 170 grams fresh Mexican chorizo (casings removed if links); 1 Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 mediums garlic cloves, finely chopped; 454 grams ground pork; 16 inches hamburger buns, halved and toasted; 4 servings Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 4 servings Vegetable oil, for coating the grill and the avocado

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pork and Chorizo Chile Burger a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 739 calories, 32g of protein, and 62g of fat each. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. A mixture of kosher salt, avocado, garlic cloves, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the lime juice you could follow this main course with the Lime Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios as a dessert.

Instructions

Place the pork, chorizo, and garlic in a large bowl and use your hands to evenly combine. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into an even 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick patty (the patties will be very thin). Using your thumb, make a shallow 1-1/2-inch-wide indentation in the center of each patty (this helps the burgers cook more evenly).

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Chorizo

Garlic

Meat

Pork

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Bowl

Transfer the patties to a plate and refrigerate while you prepare the grill.

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Grill

Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high (about 375°F to 425°F). When the grill is ready, use tongs to rub the grate with several layers of paper towels dipped in vegetable oil.

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Vegetable Oil

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Paper Towels

Grill Pan

Grill

Tongs

Place the chiles on the grill, close the grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until softened and charred on both sides, about 10 minutes.

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Chili Pepper

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Grill

Remove to a medium bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.

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Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Bowl

Let the chiles steam until the skins can be easily peeled away, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, grill the avocado.

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Avocado

Chili Pepper

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Grill

Brush the cut sides of the avocado halves with vegetable oil and season with salt.

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Avocado Halves

Vegetable Oil

Salt

Place them cut-side down on the grill and cook until grill marks form and the avocados soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.

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Avocado

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Grill

Remove to a cutting board or work surface until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.Meanwhile, peel and discard the skins from the chiles and transfer them to a small bowl.

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Chili Pepper

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Cutting Board

Bowl

Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of the lime juice, season with salt, and toss to coat; set aside. When the avocados are ready, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, place it in a medium bowl, and mash with a fork into rough chunks.

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Lime Juice

Avocado

Salt

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Bowl

Mix in the cilantro and the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed; set aside.

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Salt And Pepper

Lime Juice

Cilantro

Remove the pork patties from the refrigerator and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Pork

Place the patties on the grill indentation-side up, close the grill, and cook undisturbed (do not press down on the patties) until grill marks appear on the bottom, about 5 to 6 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the burgers, close the grill, and cook until an instant-read thermometer registers 145°F, about 6 minutes more.

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Kitchen Thermometer

Spatula

Grill

Remove to a clean plate and let rest in a warm place or tent loosely with foil for 5 minutes.

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Aluminum Foil

Place the toasted buns on a work surface. Divide the avocado mixture among the bottom buns. Top each with a patty and a quarter of the chiles and close with a bun top.

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Avocado

Chili Pepper

Roll