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Mexican thick burger, topped with avocado and pico de gallo.

Stuffed Mexican Chorizo Burger

Carne Diem Culinary
These cheese stuffed Mexican Chorizo Burgers are like a south of the border version of a Juicy Lucy. Stuffed with Oaxaca cheese, and topped with pico de gallo, these seasoned burgers are sure to be a favorite.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings 3
Calories 1052 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Ground Sirloin
  • 0.5 pounds Beef Chorizo
  • 1 Tablespoon Burger Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 6 Ounce Oaxaca Cheese

Toppings

  • 1 Avocado
  • Pico de Gallo
  • 1 Tomato Sliced
  • Lettuce
  • Chipotle Mayo Optional
  • 3 burger buns

Instructions
 

Making the cheese stuffed burger patties

  • Combine the ground beef and beef chorizo in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Add in about 1 tablespoon of your favorite burger seasoning and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and mix well to combine.
  • Divide the meat into 6 equal sized balls, about 4 ounces each then form the balls into flat burger patties.
  • Place a roughly, 1 tablespoon sized ball of cheese onto 3 of the meat patties, then top with the other 3 patties. Press the edges of the burger down to seal.

Grilling the Cheese Stuffed Chorizo Burgers

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, or about 400 degrees. If desired season the stuffed cheeseburger patties with additional burger seasoning.
  • Grill the burgers for about 3-5 minutes per side then flip one additional time and top with cheese. Continue to cook to desired doneness.
  • Slather the bottom bun with chipotle mayo, then add lettuce and tomato. Add the Mexican burger patty and then top with pico de gallo and avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 1052kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 58gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 1977mgPotassium: 1108mgFiber: 9gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1586IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Cheeseburger, chorizo, Oaxaca, Pico de gallo, sirloin
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