Name: Sirloin Chorizo Burgers
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 slices pepper jack cheese; 2 lb. fresh ground sirloin; 1 egg (whisked); 1 lb. fresh ground chorizo; ½ cup red onion (finely minced); 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Description

This popular Italian-American dish is filled with flavorful meatballs, ziti pasta, and a rich tomato sauce.

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 oz. part-skim grated mozzarella cheese, about 1/2 cup
6 oz. whole wheat uncooked ziti
28 oz. crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup panko Japanese breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil divided and chopped
12 oz. lean ground sirloin
2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

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Instructions

First, preheat your broiler on high. Then cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain in a colander and keep ½ cup of the cooking liquid.
Put the panko Japanese breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, back pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic, sirloin, and egg in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Next, roll the sirloin mixture into 12 1-inch meatballs. Over medium heat, add the oil to a large ovenproof skillet. Then add the meatballs and cook for 5 minutes, turning to brown all the sides. Next, add the remaining teaspoon of garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the ½ cup cooking liquid and remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of basil, red pepper, and tomatoes to the pan. Lower, the temperature and simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes.
Finally, stir the pasta into the tomato mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and broil for 1 minute until the cheese melts. Remove it from the grill and sprinkle the rest of the basil on top. Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty garlic bread.

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 310