Tinga Hamburguesas with Cotija-lime Slaw
By
Veronica Callaghan
@citycat
1
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This burger - and slaw - is fantabulous! A veritable flavor fest.
The Test Kitchen
★★★★★ 3 votes5
Ingredients
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2 lbfreshly ground beef chuck
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8 ozmexican chorizo
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1bay leaf, crumbled
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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1/2 cgrated onion
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2-3chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
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1 tspmexican oregano
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1 tspfresh thyme
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2 Tbsptomato paste
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1/4 cfresh cilantro, finely chopped
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2 tspkosher salt
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1/2 tspfreshly ground black pepper
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COTIJA-LIME SLAW
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1 1/2 cshredded napa cabbage
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1/4 cfinely chopped red onion
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2 Tbspfreshly squeezed lime juice
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1 Tbspminced pickled jalapenos
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1 cshredded cotija cheese
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1/2 csour cream
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1/4 cfresh cilantro, finely chopped
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MISC.
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·oil to brush the grill
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6sesame seed topped sturdy hamburger rolls
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6tomato slices
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2avocados, thinly sliced
How to Make Tinga Hamburguesas with Cotija-lime Slaw
- Preheat a grill to medium high heat.
- In a large bowl combine the beef, sausage, bay leaf, garlic, onion, chipotle peppers, tomato paste oregano, thyme, cilantro, salt and pepper. Form the meat into six equal sized patties, about 3/4 inch thick.
- In another large bowl combine the cabbage, onion, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, Cotija, sour cream and cilantro; stir to combine well. Cover with plastic wrap and keep cool while grilling the patties.
- Lightly brush a grill rack with oil. Arrange the patties on the grill and cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare. During the last 2 minutes of grilling, arrange the rolls split side down on the grill to lightly toast.
- To assemble the burgers, divide the slaw between the bottom rolls. Arrange patties on top of the slaw and top each with a tomato slice followed by avocado slices, evenly dividing. Top with the remaining roll halves and serve immediately.