Mini-Burgers with Chorizo

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   For the meat: Place ground beef in a medium bowl. Break up Supremo® Brand Pork or Beef Chorizo into smaller pieces and mix well with the ground beef until well combined.

2. 2

   Separate the meat into 12 portions, approximately 2 oz. each. Form into balls (if a scale is available weigh for even distribution).

3. 3

   Place one ball in between two pieces of wax paper, use a large flat-bottomed dinner plate, press meatballs with even force. The patty should be thin, and larger than the buns. Place the patty on a separate plate. To prevent them from sticking to each other place wax paper inbetween patties. Repeat with all meatballs. Set aside.

4. 4

   For the cheese crisps: Preheat a griddle or nonstick pan for 2 minutes over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to low and mound 2 Tbsp. of Grated Sierra® Brand Cotija Cheese from V&V SUPREMO® for each crisp. Press down with the tablespoon to a 2 inch diameter and cook for 1 minute on each side. Set aside.

5. 5

   Grill tomato slices: Preheat griddle over medium heat for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, cut each tomato into 4 slices approximately ¼ of an inch thick. Brush the slices with extra virgin olive oil on each side. Season with ½ tsp. of salt and ½ tsp. of black pepper, grill for 1 minute on each side. Set aside.

6. 6

   Caramelize onion: Preheat a skillet for a minute over medium heat. Add vegetable oil and heat for 1 minute. Add onion and cook until translucent (approximately 8 minutes) while stirring occasionally. Season with ½ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. black pepper, add balsamic vinegar. Continue to cook for 1 minute. Onion should be tender and deep golden brown. Set aside.

7. 7

   Peppadew peppers: Slice the peppers in half lengthwise, remove any seeds. Continue to slice lengthwise into thin strips. Set aside.

8. 8

   For the burgers: Wipe the griddle with a kitchen towel. Place patties on the griddle and cook for 2 minutes on each side. (or until fully cooked). Repeat with the remaining patties and set aside.

9. 9

   For the buns: Warm the buns on the griddle for approximately 30 seconds on each side.

10. 10

    To assemble: Spread aioli made with Supremo® Brand Mexican Sour Cream from V&V SUPREMO® on the bottom bun, top with a patty followed by cotija crisp, tomato, onions, and sliced peppers. Spread aioli on a bun top and cover the mini-burger. Secure with a frilled toothpick. Enjoy!