Stuffed Chorizo Burgers With Tomatillo Salsa

• 5 ounces fresh chorizo
• 1-1/3 cups crumbled cotija or feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 1-1/2 cups tomatillo salsa (about 12 ounces), warmed
• Optional toppings: sliced red onions, heirloom tomatoes, hot pepper sauce and fresh cilantro leaves

1. In a small skillet, cook chorizo over medium heat, crumbling meat, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Combine chorizo with cheese, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno.
2. Shape ground beef into twelve 1/4-in.-thick patties. Spread chorizo mixture over six patties to within 1/2 in. of edges; top with remaining patties, pinching edges to seal. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. Sprinkle burgers with pepper and salt; grill, covered, on a greased rack over medium direct heat until a thermometer reads 160u0b0, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from heat; tent with foil and let stand 4-5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, grill buns until golden brown. Serve burgers on buns with salsa and toppings as desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/stuffed-chorizo-burgers-with-tomatillo-salsa/ (may not work)