Chorizo and Beef Burgers

Name: Chorizo and Beef Burgers with Red Onion Marmalade
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Baby Gem Lettuce; 1 Red Onion; 1 Diced Chorizo; 1 Balsamic Vinegar; 1 Corn on the Cob; 250 British Beef Mince; 1 Dried Oregano; 1 Ketchup; 2 Brioche Bun

with Red Onion Marmalade

Recipe Development TeamPublished on August 07, 2015

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Mention the word pilgrimage and most people will think of Mecca, Graceland and far flung monasteries. For our chef it’s all about the burger. For years he has wandered the world in search of the perfect recipe and though he has not reached his culinary nirvana just yet, he’s getting close. Combining the best quality mince with spicy chorizo, the trick to this burger is not to pack the meat too tightly and always cook it medium-rare for extra juiciness.

Allergens:

Sulphites

•Celery

•Egg

•Cereals containing gluten

•Soya

•Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total35 minutes

Active

DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

/ serving 2 people

Baby Gem Lettuce

Red Onion

Diced Chorizo

Balsamic Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites)

Corn on the Cob

250

British Beef Mince

Dried Oregano

Ketchup

(Contains: Celery)

Brioche Bun

(Contains: Egg, Cereals containing gluten, Soya, Milk)

Nutritional information

/ per serving

Energy (kcal)697 kcal

Energy (kJ)2916 kJ

Fat39 g

of which saturates13 g

Carbohydrate54 g

Protein35 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Knife

•Pan

•Bowl

•Baking Tray

•Plate

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Shred the baby gem lettuce. Peel and cut the red onion in half through the root and then slice it into very thin, half moon shaped slices. Lastly, chop the chorizo really, really finely.

Heat 2 tsp of olive oil on low heat in a non-stick pan. Add in the red onion with ½ tsp of sugar (if you have some) and a pinch of salt and pepper. After 10 mins add half the balsamic vinegar (save the rest for later). Continue slow cooking until the burgers are ready.

Bring a pan of water to the boil, add in your corn and a pinch of salt. Gently boil the corn for around 4 mins (more or less depending on how soft you like it). Drain and keep to the side then pre-heat your grill to high.

For the burgers mix together the mince meat with ¼ tsp of salt. Mix in the oregano, the chopped chorizo and the ketchup. Work the mixture really thoroughly with your hands for a few mins.

Divide the mixture into two portions and gently press each one into a burger shape. Tip: Try not to compact the meat too much. Rub a light coating of olive oil on each burger before transferring them to a baking tray. Grill them on the top shelf nearest the grill for 4 mins on each side.

In a bowl mix together the baby gem lettuce with 2 tsp of good quality olive oil and the remaining balsamic vinegar.

Cut the brioche bun through the middle so that you have two burger ‘baps’. Put these under the grill for about a minute on each side to lightly toast them.

Serve the burgers with the side salad and top with your red onion marmalade. Chop your corn in half and serve with a knob of butter (if you have some) and a sprinkle of salt. Food of the gods!