Chimichurri Burgers with Grilled Plantains

Chimichurri is a thick herb sauce found in Argentina cooking. Here it's tucked inside beef burgers prior to grilling.


Chimichurri Burgers with Grilled Plantains


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 48 mins
Servings: 6 burgers
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  teaspoons  whole cumin seed, freshly ground, or 1 tablespoon ground cuminOn Sale
  • 1  cup  lightly packed fresh cilantro leavesOn Sale
  • 1  cup  lightly packed fresh Italian parsley leavesOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  champagne vinegar or white wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  crushed red pepperOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  sea salt or coarse saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  canola oilOn Sale
  • 2  pounds  lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepperOn Sale
  • 6    Mexican bolitos or burger rolls, split and toastedOn Sale
  •     Sliced tomatoes and onionsOn Sale
  •     Grilled Plantains (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Cover the bottom of a small skillet with the cumin; cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat. For chimichurri, combine the cumin, cilantro, parsley, vinegar, red pepper, and sea salt or coarse salt in a blender container. Cover and blend on lowest speed, slowly adding the oil.
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Combine ground beef, the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the ground red pepper in a large mixing bowl. Shape into 12 patties 3-1/2 inches in diameter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the chimichurri mixture in the center of each of 6 of the patties. Place remaining patties on top and seal edges.
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Place burger patties on the lightly oiled rack of the grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 18 to 22 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in centers registers 160 degree F, turning once halfway through grilling. Brush rolls with some of the chimichurri sauce. Top with burgers, remaining sauce, and tomatoes and onions. Serve with Grilled Plantains, if desired. Makes 6 burgers.

Grilled Plantains
To make the Grilled Plantains, bias-slice peeled plantains into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush with peanut oil. Grill directly over medium heat for 8 minutes or until centers are just soft, turning once. Drain on clean paper towels. Serve warm.

Nutrition information
Calories 650, Total Fat 44 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Sodium 563 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 31%, Calcium 6%, Iron 30%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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