Manchego-Stuffed Pork Burgers (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat a grill to medium-high. Place the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the olives, garlic, oregano, chili powder, paprika, coriander, cumin and allspice in a food processor; pulse until smooth. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
2. Mix the pork into the olive mixture; season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Make a deep pocket in each; stuff with some manchego, then close the patty around the cheese.
3. Brush the burgers with oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with oil; grill the burgers until marked on the bottom, 5 minutes. Flip and continue grilling until just cooked through, 5 more minutes.
4. Brush the cut sides of the rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; grill until lightly toasted. Serve the burgers on the rolls with your choice of toppings.
5. 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
6. Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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