Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers Recipe

Name: Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing; 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives; 4 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 1/4 pounds coarsely ground pork; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 pound manchego cheese, broken into bite-size pieces; 4 Portuguese rolls, split; Pimientos, tomato, red onion and/or lettuce, for topping

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/4 pounds coarsely ground pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 pound manchego cheese, broken into bite-size pieces
4 Portuguese rolls, split
Pimientos, tomato, red onion and/or lettuce, for topping

1
Preheat a grill to medium-high.
2
Place the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the olives, garlic, oregano, chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin and allspice in a food processor; pulse until smooth.
3
Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
4
Mix the pork into the olive mixture; season with salt and pepper.
5
Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
6
Make a deep pocket in each; stuff with some manchego, then close the patty around the cheese.
7
Brush the burgers with oil; season with salt and pepper.
8
Brush the grill with oil; grill the burgers until marked on the bottom, 5 minutes.
9
Flip and continue grilling until just cooked through, 5 more minutes.
10
Brush the cut sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; grill until lightly toasted.
11
Serve the burgers on the rolls with your choice of toppings.
12
Per serving: Calories 751; Fat 51 g (Saturated 18 g); Cholesterol 117 mg; Sodium 1,024 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 39 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing, 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers

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