Dominican Chimichurri Burgers |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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No need to worry about why this delicious and hearty Dominican burger shares a name with the famous Argentinean sauce. Just call it a chimi, grab a cold beer, and enjoy! Adapted recipe courtesy of the September 2007 Gourmet Magazine. Ingredients:
burgers |
1 1/4 pound ground beef chuck |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1/2 large red bell pepper, diced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1/3 cup chopped cilantro |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 teaspoons soy sauce |
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
scant 1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
burger topping |
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage |
1 carrot, coarsely grated |
1 small red onion, cut into rings |
1 tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick |
burger sauce |
2 tablespoons ketchup |
2 tablespoons mayonnaise |
1 tablespoon yellow mustard |
4 hamburger buns, split, lightly brushed with olive oil and lightly toasted |
Directions:
1. For Burgers:
2. Mix together beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, oregano, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crushed red pepper, cumin, a scant 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Form into 4 (4 1/2-inch-wide) patties.
4. Heat a large griddle or 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until hot, then lightly toast buns.
5. Oil griddle, then cook patties, turning once, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to buns.
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7. For Burger Topping:
8. Mix together cabbage, carrot, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cook, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Divide among burgers.
9. Oil griddle again, then sear onion and tomato, turning once, until slightly charred, about 2 minutes total. Divide among burgers.
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11. For Sauce:
12. Stir together ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, then top burgers with sauce.
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