Ingredients
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1 lb ground sirloin
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1 lb chorizo sausage
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 roasted red pepper, quartered
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1 cup ranch dressing
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1 pinch powdered saffron
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1 teaspoon spanish paprika
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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salt and pepper
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4 large kaiser rolls
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1 tablespoon softened butter
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4 ounces grated manchego cheese or 4 ounces grated cheese, of choice
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3 medium onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin and chorizo using your hands.
- Set aside to let the flavors blend.
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add one chopped onion, and saute until tender.
- Transfer the onion to a blender.
- Add the red pepper, Ranch dressing, saffron, and paprika.
- Pulse until fairly smooth.
- Refrigerate until needed.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the remaining onions, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
- Cook and stir for about 15 minutes until the onions are golden brown.
- Set aside.
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- Form the meat into four patties, slightly larger than the buns.
- Place burgers on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until done to your likeing.
- Split buns in half, and spread butter on the inside.
- Place on the grill to toast briefly.
- Place burgers onto buns, and top with caramelized onion and the roasted pepper ranch sauce.
- Sprinkle with a few shavings of cheese, and place the top of the bun on top.