Chimichurri Burger
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Lunch
Chimichurri Burger
Description
The burger combines lean ground beef with bread crumbs and egg to bind the mixture, plus two tablespoons of chimichurri sauce, a blend of parsley, cilantro, shallot (or red onion), oregano, garlic, crushed red pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. This incorporation adds herbaceous brightness and a bit of acidity directly into the patty, promoting a moist, flavorful result.
Formed into four patties, these are grilled to desired doneness, with cheese optionally added near the end of cooking to melt over the top. The cooked patties are served on buns, each topped with the remaining chimichurri sauce and optional additions like sliced onions, tomatoes, avocado, or cheese, providing contrast in flavor and texture.
The recipe notes that while incorporating chimichurri into the meat enhances flavor and moisture, the sauce can be used solely as a condiment for a quicker preparation without sacrificing the core flavor profile. This offers flexibility depending on preparation time.
Ingredients
Chimichurri sauce
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro use extra parsley if you prefer, chopped
- 1 shallot minced (or half a red onion, minced)
- 1 Tablespoon oregano or 1 teaspoon dried, fresh, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
Burger (see note)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 T chimichurri from above
- 4 Hamburger Bun
Extra Toppings (optional)
- cheese sliced; caramelized or pickled or raw onion; sliced or smashed avocado
- onion
- tomato
- avocado
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the chimichurri sauce by mixing together all the ingredients.
- In a medium bowl mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and 2 Tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce. Form into four patties.
- Grill until cooked through, adding cheese at the end if desired. Place burgers on buns, and top with ¼ of the remaining chimichurri and any optional toppings like tomatoes or onions.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Including chimichurri in the burger mix keeps the patty moist and flavorful.
- For quicker preparation, use chimichurri only as a condiment on pre-made patties.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 667mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 827IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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