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. 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 Buffet Cheeseburger In Paradaise Pasta Salad is so fun.)
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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 to 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 onion and garlic in these sliders to give them extra flavor.
- Manchego cheese. A delicious Spanish-style cheese that is relatively mild, complimenting 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.
- 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 Spanis sliders is really easy. Here are the step-by-step instructions.
- Mix the meat and spices. Mix the ground beef and ground chorizo in a large bowl. Add the spices, the Worsterchire, 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.)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
I try to make each of my sliders around 2-3 oz. With the amount of meat used here, that ends up being about 16 sliders.
If you’re making these for a smaller crowd, you have a couple of options. You can either cut the recipe in half or freeze half the burger mixture to use another time.
If you have leftover sliders, they’ll keep in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container. You can also freeze them by wrapping each slider in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Yes! To grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 450-500 degrees F). Cook the sliders for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, adding the cheese in the last minute of cooking.
If you find that your burgers are shrinking, it could be due to a few issues. Overworking the meat can break down the meat proteins, causing them to tighten once they are cooked. You also may be cooking at too high of a temperature. Turn the temp down a bit on the stovetop, or keep the grill top open to help prevent them from shrinking further.
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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Recipe
Spanish Sliders With Chorizo And Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients
For The Spanish Sliders
- 1 lb ground pork chorizo
- 1 ¼ lb ground beef
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 green onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6-8 slices Manchego cheese
- 1 jar roasted red pepper
- lettuce pieces for topping
- 16 slider buns
For The Red Pepper Mayo Sauce
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried chili pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, ground chorizo, Worcestershire, paprika, salt & pepper, green onion, and garlic cloves in a large bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Form 16 2-3 oz patties. Add the slider patties to a lightly oiled pan and cook for 3 minutes per side. Add the Manchego cheese slices during the last minute of cooking.
- Toast the buns. Heat a small pat of butter (or oil) in a large pan or skillet. Place the slider buns cut side down and toast for about 30 seconds until golden. Watch them carefully to ensure they don’t burn!
- While the sliders are cooking, make the red pepper mayo. Mix the ingredients for the red pepper mayo together in a small bowl. Spread the spicy mayo onto the toasted buns.
- Assemble the Spanish sliders. Add the slider patties to the base of the bun, top with lettuce, and roasted red pepper, and serve.
Notes
- Don't cook the sliders for too long - they only need about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Size the slider patties slightly larger than your bun.
- Toast the bun to help prevent it from absorbing all the juices from the slider and becoming soggy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze unused burger meat in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
- Freeze leftover cooked sliders by individually wrapping in plastic wrap and placing all of them in a ziplock freezer bag. Store for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Sam says
These sliders are fantastic with the mayo sauce. I made them for my family and they were ZERO leftovers.
Sarah Jenkins says
Yay! So glad you liked them!
Lorna says
Who wouldn't love these burgers? I love how juicy it turned out. Plus the flavors? Truly remarkable! It was also kid-approved, so for sure I will be making these again!
Sarah Jenkins says
Thanks Lorna!
Zara says
I think I could have just eaten the red pepper mayo all by itself it was so good! I never thought of incorporating chorizo before into burgers and I'm so glad that I found this page...it was juicy and just the perfect level of spice for my whole family.
Sarah Jenkins says
Haha - yes, I love that red pepper mayo!
Clover says
I made these for dinner the other night, and they were a hit! I loved how easy it was to throw together, and the flavors really came together. When I put them on a bun with some guacamole and sour cream, my husband said he felt like he was eating at a restaurant.
Sarah Jenkins says
Thanks Clover!
Anna says
The burgers turned out juicy. All these flavors tucked in toasted buns with zesty red pepper mayo. So delicious!
Sarah Jenkins says
Thanks Anna!
Ali says
This was so easy, fun and delicious!! The perfect summer dinner to make with the family. We loved it! Thank you!
Sarah Jenkins says
Thanks Ali!
Gina says
Love the manchego on these! It's the perfect sharp bite to contrast the savory chorizo and beef. These are such a delicious alternative to regular burgers.
Sarah Jenkins says
Haha - yes, that's one of my favorite parts of these sliders too!
Shelby says
The sliders were perfect but that red pepper mayo is now used on everything in the house!
Sarah Jenkins says
Word.
Glenda says
These sliders were juicy and delicious! We had friends over for a game night and they were a real hit. We love the added kick of heat from the chorizo and cayenne!
Sarah Jenkins says
Glad you liked them Glenda!
Jane says
I've tried a lot of sliders, but these are my new favorite. The chorizo is so flavorful and the roasted red pepper really makes it pop.
Sarah Jenkins says
Thanks Jane!
Shea M says
Yum, the chorizo is a perfect addition!
Sarah Jenkins says
Right?