Dig into this spicy, messy, perfectly scrumptious Chorizo Burger with Mexican Street Corn Fritters! Grill it, griddle it, top it with fritters till it topples to the floor, but don’t let this chorizo burger pass you by. With a spiced up corn fritters recipe, this epic burger will have you licking your fingers and asking for more. This burger month is about to get epic, so check out all the details below!
Welcome To Burger Month!
This year I am joining Kita of GirlCarnivore for a legendary burger month packed full of the most delicious delights your eyes and tastebuds will ever land upon.
I mean, I don’t even know all the burgers being made yet, but from what I’ve seen, it’s going to be phenomenal.
So, let’s start things off with a spicy bang, right?
What Is A Chorizo Burger?
Well, for starters, it isn’t only chorizo. But isn’t only beef and chorizo, either. I tried that and ended up with lovely beef crumbles. Delicious, but definitely not a burger, ha ha ha. You’re going to need:
- ground beef
- pork chorizo
- eggs
- bread crumbs
- salt + pepper
It’s almost like building a meatloaf, except way better. Because meatloaf is gross. Sorry, but it is. OK, I’m not sorry, but you get what I’m saying, right?!
What’s In This Mexican Street Corn Fritters Recipe?
Would you believe I don’t actually have a Mexican street corn recipe on my site?
Total blasphemy, I know. I have a recipe for street corn cups, but I haven’t posted it for reasons unknown. Probably because I need to take some better pictures first, ha.
But these fritters are so tasty I almost ate them all before I finished the burgers. You need:
- fresh corn
- serrano peppers
- chives
- fiery jack cheese
- milk
- chili powder
- paprika
You also need some flour and baking powder, and of course canola oil for frying. You want small nuggets, around one teaspoon of batter per fritter. I promise, if you don’t measure them, you’ll end up making them too big, which I did repeatedly, ha.
Take this Mexican street corn recipe and combine it with a corn fritters recipe for a treat you’ll be hard-pressed to put down.
Seriously, you won’t even need fries with this burger.
What’s Up With Burger Month?
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Chorizo Burger with Mexican Street Corn Fritters
Get ready to get flavorful with some Chorizo Burger awesomeness, topped with the tastiest Mexican Street Corn Fritters that are lightly fried to perfection. With a layer of simple guacamole, taco sauce, ranch, and pepper jack cheese, these winning burgers will have you delighted to break out the grill this summer!
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Chorizo Burger with Mexican Street Corn Fritters
Ingredients
For the Burgers
- 1 lb 85/20 ground beef
- 9 oz pork chorizo
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 brioche buns toasted
- 6 tablespoons red duck taco sauce
- 1 ½ cups pepper jack cheese sliced
- 1 ½ cups guacamole
- 6 tablespoons ranch dressing
For the Corn Fritters
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 serrano peppers seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups sweet corn about 2 ears
- 1 cup fiery jack cheese
- ½ cup milk
- canola oil for frying
Instructions
- To prepare the burgers, add the ground beef, chorizo, eggs, panko, and salt to a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Divide the meat into 6 equal-sized balls and press into patties that are slightly larger than the width of the brioche buns. Place on a plate and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Add canola oil to a medium-sized pot to a depth of 3 inches. Heat to medium-high heat. Add fritter ingredients to a large bowl and stir to combine. Batter with be very thick and sticky. When oil is hot, add teaspoon-sized chunks of batter and allow to fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, then transfer to a sheet pan in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter until none remains.
- Heat a grill or griddle pan to high heat and add the burgers. Grill for 6 minutes per side or until cooked through*, adding the sliced cheese in the last minute to melt. Spread a tablespoon of taco sauce on each bottom bun, then add the burger patty, and guacamole. Top with the Mexican street corn fritters. Spread each top bun with a tablespoon of ranch and add to the burger. Enjoy!
Notes
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Sue Lau says
That burger is fantastic but the fritters are phenomenal!
Eileen Kelly says
I am just loving this burger! The combo of beef and chorizo is awesome! A flavorful burger!
Christie says
As much as I love chorizo, I have yet to put it in a burger. Genius. I can’t wait to try it.
Kelsey says
Ohhhhhhhh my goodness!!! Epic would be an understatement. I can just imagine those crunchy fritters on top…..sure wish I could sample through my computer screen! 😉
Aaron says
This is a great mix! I love that chorizo flavor, and really am excited about the Mexican Street Corn fritters!
Kelly from Wildflour's Cottage Kitchen says
One of my favorite burgers created for this event! LOVING those fritters!!!! Nice job!
Claudia Lamascolo says
this is gourmet packed with delicious flavors and we will love the addition of chorizo wow what a gorgeous burger!
Karen Dawkins says
I love the street corn fritters in this recipe. The sweet of the corn and the spicy of the chorizo — brilliant flavor combo! Sounds amazing!
Lauren Schmidt says
OH MY GOODNESS! This might be the most beautiful burger I have ever seen, and those corn fritters on top have my stomach growling right now! It seriously looks so amazing girl!
Hannah Lewis says
Holy heavens. I’m making this ASAP. Those corn fritters look like something I need to eat everyday.
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says
Holey moley girl! That is one epic burger! I love how you mixed spicy chorizo in with the burger meat … and those crunchy little street corn fritters are adorable! So much flavor going on.
Nicole Cook says
I love a good Chorizo burger recipe, but man oh man, add in that guacamole, melted cheese and taco sauce! Wow! But then you upped the ante with those incredible corn fritters. This burger is stunning! Love it!
Nicole Cook says
I love a good Chorizo burger recipe, but man oh man, add in that guacamole, melted cheese and taco sauce! Wow! But then you upped the ante with those incredible corn fritters. This burger is stunning!
Jennifer says
I can’t wait to try this-especially with the Mexican street corn fritter!
Jennifer Osterholt says
Love this unique burger idea!
Deanne says
Wowza does this ever look awesome!!! With all those flavors, I can’t wait to try it!!
wilhelmina says
This burger certainly packs in a lot of flavor!
Tisha says
I mean really, can you go wrong with a Chorizo Burger?? It has just the right amount of spice and those fritters are the best idea for a side!!!
Wanda Baker says
This is so clever I love that you’ve added the fritters right into the building of the burger! Looks irresistible!
Jenni says
3 words: Lord. Have. Mercy! This is truly an epic burger–way to start off Burger Month with a bang!