Chorizo Burgers with Grilled Capsicum

Let's think outside the box and transform spicy chorizo and pork sausages into flavoursome burgers. You can also use the same recipe to make these Chorizo Meatballs.

Chorizo Burgers with Grilled Capsicum Recipe
(Adapted from Delicious Magazine August 2008)
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

2 chorizo sausages, finely chopped
6 fresh spicy pork sausages (about 500 g)
1 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp good-quality whole egg mayonnaise
2 red capsicums, quartered
Olive Oil, to brush
6-8 burger buns, warmed
Rocket leaves, to serve

Method

1. Place the chorizo and sausage meat in a bowl and mix with your hands until well combined. Shape mixture into 6 large or 8 smaller patties and chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
2. Meanwhile , place the garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and mayonnaise in a small bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then set aside.
3. Heat the grill or a chargrill pan on medium heat. Grill the capsicum for 3-4 minutes until the skin blisters and the flesh softens. Set aside.

   

4. Brush the burgers with oil, then cook under the grill or on the chargrill for 3-4 minutes each side until cooked through. (The chorizo has a tendency to burn, so keep an eye on the burgers, reducing the heat if necessary.)
5. To serve, top warmed burger buns with grills capsicum, a chorizo burger and rocket leaves, then drizzle over aioli and serve.