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Chimichurri Burger

Chimichurri Burger

This Chimichurri Burger is not your father’s burger.  Flavored with parsley, cilantro, lemon and more,it’s juicy, tasty, and fun!
Author: Inger
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Sandwich
Servings 4
Calories 533 kcal

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri sauce

  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro use extra parsley if you prefer
  • 1 shallot minced (or half a red onion, minced)
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 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 buns

Extra Toppings (optional)

  • Slicedcheese, Caramelized, pickled or raw sliced onions, Slicedtomato, Sliced or smashed 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

The extra ingredients in the meat make sure you get a moist flavorful burger.  But if you’re in a super time crunch, feel free to put the chimichurri sauce on standard burgers.

Nutrition

Calories: 533kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 27gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 667mgPotassium: 477mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 827IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 5mg
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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