Chorizo Cheddar Burgers

Tired of boring burgers? Want a little spice in your life? Give these burgers a try. They grill up very well too.

Chorizo Cheddar Burgers 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef 1 lb. grass-fed beef chorizo (chicken chorizo can also be substituted) 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Lettuce, tomato, sliced avocado, sliced onion or favorite toppings, optional Hamburger buns, optional 1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chorizo, cilantro, garlic powder and salt; blend with two forks (makes fluffier burgers) until thoroughly blended. Gently mix in cheese. Form into 8 burgers. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add burgers (in batches if necessary) and cook 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Serve on hamburger buns with toppings of choice, if desired. Servings: 8 Nutrition Facts Serving size: 1/8 of a recipe (4.6 ounces). Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.

Amount Per Serving Calories 292.12 Total Fat 20.41g Saturated Fat 9.5g Cholesterol 49.99mg Sodium 735.44mg Potassium 194.68mg Total Carbohydrates 1.95g Fiber 0.1g Sugar 0.08g Protein 24.62g