Burger Argentina with Chimichurri Sauce

If you haven’t tried Chimichurri sauce before, you are in for a real treat! The sauce gave the burgers a definite tang that balanced well with the juicy richness of the meat. My hubby said this was a definite make again recipe…he even went as far to say that it was restaurant-quality.

Burger Argentina with Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Large Shallot, minced
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/8 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

1 1/2 Pounds 85% Lean Ground Beef
5 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
1 Red Onion, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rings
4 Hamburger Buns

Directions:

Begin by making the Chimichurri sauce, combining the parsley, olive oil, shallot, vinegar, garlic, and pepper flakes.  Season with salt and pepper.

Next, gently mix the ground beef with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and three tablespoons of the Chimichurri sauce in a large bowl until well combined.  Form the mixture into four 3/4 inch thick patties and make a slight indentation in the top of each with your knuckles.  Making an indentation in the beef patties helps them from not swelling during the cooking process.  Don't press too hard though - a shallow center with thick edges will not make for a good burger by unevenly cooking it.

Then, heat three teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until the oil is warmed through and is shimmering, not yet smoking.  Cook the onion rings until soft and golden, about six minutes.  Transfer the onion rings to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

After that, wipe the skillet down with paper towels. Return the skillet to the stovetop and heat remaining two teaspoons of oil in the skillet until the oil is just smoking.  Add the meat patties until they are well browned and cooked to desired doneness, 6-8 minutes.  Arrange the burgers on the hamburger buns, top with the cooked onion rings, drizzle with sauce, and enjoy!

Source: America's Test Kitchen’s, 30 Minute Suppers

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