Chimichurri Burgers With Gouda Cheese Recipe

Name: Chimichurri Burgers With Gouda Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, halved and seeded (or more to taste); ¾ cup packed stemmed fresh parsley leaves; ½ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine or 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste); 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano leaves; ½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional); 1 12 lbs 85% lean ground beef; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 4 ounces gouda cheese, cubes (and if desired, additional slices see note below); 4 kaiser rolls or 4 hamburger buns, split

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, halved and seeded (or more to taste)
¾ cup packed stemmed fresh parsley leaves
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine or 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
1 12 lbs 85% lean ground beef
salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 ounces gouda cheese, cubes (and if desired, additional slices see note below)
4 kaiser rolls or 4 hamburger buns, split

1
For sauce, combine garlic and jalapeno chile in food processor.
2
Process until finely minced.
3
Add parsley; process until finely minced.
4
Scrape down work bowl.
5
Add oil, vinegar and salt; process until well combined.
6
Transfer to small bowl.
7
Stir in oregano and red pepper flakes.
8
Let season 2 hours, if possible.
9
For burgers, prepare barbecue grill or have a ridged grill pan ready.
10
Spoon 3 tablespoons of the chimichurri sauce into a large bowl.
11
Add meat, salt and pepper; mix well.
12
Divide mixture into 8 balls.
13
Form each ball into a thin patty, about 5 inches in diameter.
14
Divide cheese over four of the patties, and top with remaining patties.
15
Seal edges well, enclosing cheese.
16
Grill patties over medium-hot coals or in a preheated ridged grill pan 5 minutes per side or until internal temperature of meat reaches 160F If desired, place buns, cut sides down on grill during last 1 minute of cooking or toast in oven or under broiler.
17
Place patties in buns and serve with remaining chimichurri sauce.
18
NOTE: If desired, additional gouda cheese, thinly sliced, may be placed over patties during the last minute of cooking.

711

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed, halved and seeded (or more to taste), ¾ cup packed stemmed fresh parsley leaves, ½ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chimichurri Burgers With Gouda Cheese 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.

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Chimichurri Burgers With Gouda Cheese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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