Argentinean Burger

13 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked sweet Spanish paprika
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80 percent lean) or ground turkey (90 percent lean)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 slices Manchego cheese
  • 4 hamburger buns, split; toasted (see page 15), if desired
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Directions

  1. 1
    To make the chimichurri, combine the parsley, oregano, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. 2
    Add the paprika, vinegar, and oil, season with salt and pepper, and process until smooth.
  3. 3
    Scrape into a bowl.
  4. 4
    Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
  5. 5
    The sauce can be made 8 hours in advance, tightly covered, and refrigerated.
  6. 6
    Bring to room temperature before serving.
  7. 7
    Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each).
  8. 8
    Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
  9. 9
    Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    Cook the burgers, using the oil (see page 16) and topping each one with a slice of cheese and a basting cover during the last minute of cooking (see page 21).
  11. 11
    Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and top with a large dollop of the sauce and sliced onion.
  12. 12
    Cover with the bun tops and serve immediately.

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