beef & chorizo burger - eatsygeeksy

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef ((i prefer 80/20 for best flavor))
• 1/4 lb. pork chorizo ((i use cacique brand))
• 8 slices bacon
• 2 tsp. kosher salt ((i use diamond crystal brand))
• 2 tsp. ancho chili powder
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. mexican oregano
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tsp. chipotle peppers, chopped, with sauce ((i like la costeña brand diced chipotle peppers in the jar))
• 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt ((i use diamond crystal brand))
• 1/2 tsp. brown sugar ((optional))
• 1 avocado ((halved and sliced thinly))
• 1/2 cup red or white onion ((sliced thinly))
• 4 whole romaine leaves ((washed, dried, and cut in half crossways))
• 1 medium tomato ((sliced thinly into rounds))
• 1 medium to large jalapeno pepper ((sliced thinly into rounds; seeds removed if desired))
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 4 brioche style burger buns ((we like the nature's own brand))