Ingredients Instructions

Sauce

1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 tablespoons ketchup 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoons prepared chili powder 1/4 teaspoons chipotle chile powder 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt

Patties

1 1/4 pounds ground chuck (80% lean) 6 ounces Spanish-smoked (not fresh Mexican-style) chorizo sausage links, finely chopped 1 teaspoons granulated garlic 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

 

1 large beefsteak tomato, cut crosswise into 4 slices 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 thin slices sharp cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns, split 4 leaves lettuce

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1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (450° to 500°F) .
2. Prepare the grill for cooking over medium-high heat (500°F) .
3. In a small bowl whisk the sauce ingredients.
4. Mix the patty ingredients, and then gently form four patties of equal size, each about ¾ inch thick. With your thumb or the back of a spoon, make a shallow indentation about (1 inch ) wide in the center of the patties to prevent them from puffing on the grill. Brush the tomato slices on both sides with the oil.
5. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until they are cooked to medium doneness 160°F , 8 to 10 minutes, turning once when the patties release easily from the grate without sticking. During the last 4 minutes of grilling time, grill the tomato slices over direct medium-high heat until warmed through and tender, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt and toast the buns, cut side down, over direct heat. Build each burger on a toasted bun with a patty, lettuce, grilled tomato, and sauce. Serve warm.
6. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until they are cooked to well done 160°F , 8 to 10 minutes, turning once when the patties release easily from the grate without sticking. During the last 4 minutes of grilling time, grill the tomato slices over direct medium-high heat until warmed through and tender, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt and toast the buns, cut side down, over medium-high heat. Build each burger on a toasted bun with a patty, lettuce, grilled tomato, and sauce. Serve warm.
7. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the patties over medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until they are cooked to well done 160°F , 8 to 10 minutes, turning once when the patties release easily from the grate without sticking. During the last 4 minutes of grilling time, grill the tomato slices over medium-high heat until warmed through and tender, turning once. During the last minute of grilling time, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt and toast the buns, cut side down, over medium-high heat. Build each burger on a toasted bun with a patty, lettuce, grilled tomato, and sauce. Serve warm.