Barcelona Burgers Recipe

Name: Barcelona Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 9 slices olive bread, lightly toasted; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef chuck; 2 shallots, finely grated (about 1/4 cup); 4 slices manchego cheese; Lettuce leaves, for serving

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
9 slices olive bread, lightly toasted
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef chuck
2 shallots, finely grated (about 1/4 cup)
4 slices manchego cheese
Lettuce leaves, for serving

1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
Remove the crust from 1 slice bread and tear the bread into 1-inch pieces.
3
Add to the skillet along with the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the almonds and cook until golden, about 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to a mini food processor or blender along with the roasted peppers, vinegar, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
6
Pulse until slightly chunky.
7
Gently mix the ground meat, shallots, 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a bowl with your hands until just combined.
8
Form into four 1-inch-thick patties.
9
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
10
Brush with olive oil, then add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
11
Flip and top the patties with cheese; cook 4 to 5 more minutes.
12
Spread the roasted pepper sauce on the remaining 8 slices bread.
13
Serve the burgers on the bread with lettuce.
14
Per serving: Calories 885; Fat 54 g (Saturated 20 g); Cholesterol 131 mg; Sodium 1,647 mg; Carbohydrate 50 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 46 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, 9 slices olive bread, lightly toasted, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, and more.

Yes, Barcelona Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barcelona Burgers

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