Argentine Burger with Chimichurri
516kcal
Ingredients
For the Chimichurri Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh oregano, chopped
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Burger Patties:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 8 burger buns
For the Toppings:
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Lettuce leaves
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
- Large mixing bowl
- Grill or large skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Method
- To make the chimichurri sauce, combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well blended. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer the sauce to a bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands.
- Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form them into burger patties.
- Preheat a grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the burger patties on the grill or skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- To assemble the burgers, place each patty on a bun and top with a generous spoonful of chimichurri sauce. Add sliced tomato, red onion, and lettuce leaves as desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving1burgerCalories516kcalCarbohydrates23gProtein32gFat33gSaturated Fat8gCholesterol93mgSodium467mgPotassium477mgFiber2gSugar3g