Spanish Sliders With Chorizo And Roasted Red Pepper

Spanish Sliders With Chorizo And Roasted Red Pepper are delicious little sandwiches packed with flavor. These Mexican burgers are made with a mixture of ground beef, Spanish chorizo, and spices and topped with Manchego cheese, roasted red peppers, and a spicy red pepper mayo. They come together in under 15 minutes and are perfect for a backyard barbecue or your next party. 

Burger night is a regular occurrence at our house, and we're always looking to switch up the kind of burgers we have for something a little bit different. We've done roasted mushroom burgers, sweet and spicy smash burgers, and juicy chicken burgers - all hits! But still, we love experimenting, and that's how these Spanish Sliders came to be - they have all the comfort of a regular burger but the spices and addition of pork chorizo make this an amazing addition to our lineup! Topped with Manchego cheese and a juicy, roasted red pepper and pile onto small buns, these sliders, while small, pack a punch in every bite! 

(Looking for more fun burger recipes? We love this easy Burger Bowl recipe, and this Jimmy Buffett Cheeseburger In Paradise Pasta Salad is so fun.)

In This Post

• Why This Recipe Works
• Ingredients
• Substitutions and Variations
• How To Make Spanish Sliders With Pork Chorizo And Roasted Red Pepper
• Sauces & Toppings For Spanish Sliders
• Helpful Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
• What To Serve With Spanish Sliders
• More Delicious Sandwiches
• Recipe
• Comments

Why This Recipe Works

These Spanish Sliders are the BEST and check all the boxes in my book - easy, delicious, and a total crowd-pleaser!  Here's why these little burgers are so great:

• Fast. These chorizo sliders come together in under 15 minutes - a great, quick app if you're short on time but want something impressive.
• Packed With Flavor. THESE ARE DELICIOUS! The ground beef, chorizo, and added spices make the burger juicy and amazing, and manchego cheese and roasted red pepper complement the meat perfectly. 
• Tiny! Is there anyone who doesn't love 2-bite sandwiches? These are adorable and perfect for little hands.
• Perfect for potlucks! I love bringing these Spanish sliders to potlucks - they're great for a little bite without totally filling you up.
• The sauce! Honestly, I want to pour this red pepper mayo sauce over everything. It's delicious on any burger, as a dip for fries, on turkey or roast beef sandwiches - you name it! 

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make these delicious Spanish sliders.

• Pork chorizo. The star of the show! There are lots of different varieties of chorizo out there. Take your pick from hot, medium, or mild. Look for ground chorizo if you can find it (it just makes the process easier) but if you can't, go ahead and buy chorizo sausage and squeeze the meat out of the casing.  
• Ground beef. An entire chorizo burger would be….a bit much. Enter the ground beef, a great way to temper the spiciness of the chorizo while still retaining the delicious Mexican flavors. 
• Spices. I used a simple mix of cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dial these amounts up or down depending on how hot your chorizo is and how spicy you're trying to make your sliders. 
• Worcestershire. This magic sauce is a great way to add flavor to most burgers, given its umami flavor and vinegar base.  
• Green onion and garlic. I used fresh green onions and garlic in these sliders to give them extra flavor.
• Manchego cheese. A delicious Spanish-style cheese that is relatively mild, complementing the spiciness of the burger perfectly. 
• Roasted red pepper. These add a great pop of color, and the roasted pepper flavor tastes delicious on the sliders.
• Red pepper mayo. A delightful combination of mayo, red pepper spices, garlic, and lemon juice. Delicious. (Also try my easy burger sauce recipe for something a little different!)
• Slider buns. I used brioche slider buns here with great success, but any small bun would work. Hawaiian rolls would also work well. 

Substitutions and Variations

• Meat. I used pork chorizo to add some variation since I was also using ground beef, but you could also use beef chorizo if that's what's available to you. And, as I mentioned above, choose the variety and level of spiciness you like best. 
• Cheese. Manchego cheese is great here, but you could use any mild cheese with equal success. Provolone, Havarti, or even Swiss would go well. 
• Buns. Can't find slider buns? Use Hawaiian roles instead. While a bun offers a bit more support for the burger, the rolls have a delicious sweetness and softness that goes well with these spicy Spanish sliders.

How To Make Spanish Sliders With Pork Chorizo And Roasted Red Pepper

Making these delicious Spanish sliders is really easy. Here are the step-by-step instructions.

1. Mix the meat and spices. Mix the ground beef and ground chorizo in a large bowl. Add the spices, the Worcestershire, the green onions, and the garlic to the bowl and mix everything together until well combined. (I think the best way to do this is by using your hands.)
2. Form the patties. Form the meat mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter. Take a look at the size of the bun you're using here and just try to make it slightly larger than that. The slider will shrink slightly when cooking. 
3. Cook. Cook the sliders in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, about 3 minutes per side. Add the Manchego cheese slices to the sliders during the last minute of cooking to give them just a little time to melt slightly.
4. Make the red pepper mayo. While your sliders are cooking, make the red pepper mayo by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisking well. 
5. Toast the buns. Place the buns cut side down onto a lightly buttered skillet or pan and toast over medium heat for about 30 seconds.  
6. Assemble the Spanish sliders. Add mayo spread to each side of the bun, then top with lettuce, the burger, and a slice of roasted red pepper. Use a toothpick to hold the slider together.  

Sauces & Toppings For Spanish Sliders

 I'm of course partial to the red pepper mayo sauce used here, but there are a lot of different sauces that would work well with these Spanish sliders.

• Regular mayonnaise
• Sriracha ketchup
• Creamy avocado sauce
• Guacamole
• Pico de gallo

Helpful Tips

• Don't cook the sliders for too long! Remember, these are smaller than normal burgers, so watch the clock and don't overcook them. You don't want to end up with dry, rubbery burgers. 
• Size the sliders to fit your bun. Make the slider patties slightly larger than the buns you're using, as they'll shrink during cooking.
• Adjust the spiciness of the mayo. Adjust the spiciness of the red pepper mayo to your liking, or just use regular mayo. If spice isn't your thing, feel free to tone down the seasonings in the mayo sauce.  You could also simply use plain mayo here and omit the spice altogether. 
• Toast the bun! While toasting the bun is totally optional and a personal preference, I love the extra bit of crunch it offers. A toasted bun also helps to keep the slider bun from soaking up all the juice from the burger and becoming soggy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What To Serve With Spanish Sliders

Spanish sliders go well with most of your typical sides for burgers, but here are a few suggestions.

• Kale Crunch Salad
• Fried Yukon Gold Chips
• Homemade Tortilla Chips And Guacamole
• Louisianan Voodoo Fries
• Tajin Watermelon
• Cucumber Salad

If you make these Spanish Sliders With Chorizo And Roasted Red Peppers, let me know what you think in the comments below. And don't forget to tag me @frontrangefed on Instagram - I love to see your creations!

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