Skip to main content
Epicurious
Cookbooks

Burgos de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo actually marks the 1862 Mexican victory over the French, not Mexican Independence Day, as some believe. Thanks to Madison Avenue, it’s a holiday more enthusiastically embraced north of the border than south. To celebrate this semicorporate affair, grilled Burgos de Mayo combine all our favorite Mexican flavors (including the tequila) on one bun. Top them off with Mayo de Mayo, our Cinco “special sauce.”

Ingredients

For the Burgers

1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 pound chorizo, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
6 slices pepper Jack cheese

For the Mayo de Mayo

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons salsa
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons sliced green onions
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

For Serving

6 large hamburger buns, toasted
Iceberg lettuce leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    COMBINE the meats, tequila, lime juice, and garlic salt in a mixing bowl. Form the meat into 6 patties.

    Step 2

    COOK as directed for Cheater Kitchen Burgers (page 119). During the last minute or two of cooking, top with cheese.

    Step 3

    COMBINE all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

    Step 4

    PLACE the burgers on the buns and serve with Mayo de Mayo and lettuce.

Cheater BBQ
TagsBurgerTequilaAlcoholBeveragesMexicanLatin AmericanGround BeefBeefMeatChorizoSausageMainBrunchDinnerNut FreeQuickEasyWeeknight MealsCookbooks
Read More
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
The Most-Saved Recipes in the Epicurious App in April
Like fattoush salad and strawberry shortcake roll.
Cottage Cheese Caramelized Onion Dip
Add a bag of potato chips and you've got yourself a party.
Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter
This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.
How to Thaw Fish Fast
The most efficient method takes less than an hour, but you might not even need it.
Whole Lemon Bars
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
31 Spring Cocktails for Warmer Days Ahead
Think a Hugo spritz, a gin basil smash, and plenty more patio-ready pours.