Name: Dominican Chimichurri Burgers
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 4 hamburger buns, split; 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage; 1 carrot, coarsely grated; 1 small red onion, cut into rings; 1 tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

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No need to worry about why this Dominican burger shares a name with the Argentinean sauce—nobody knows. Instead, just call it a chimi, grab a cold beer, and enjoy!

Recipe information

Total Time
45 min
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

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

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

4 hamburger buns, split

2 cups thinly sliced cabbage

1 carrot, coarsely grated

1 small red onion, cut into rings

1 tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Preparation

Step 1
Mix together beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, oregano, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, a scant 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form into 4 (4 1/2-inch-wide) patties.
Step 2
Heat a large griddle or 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until hot, then lightly toast buns.
Step 3
Oil griddle, then cook patties, turning once, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to buns.
Step 4
Mix together cabbage, carrot, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cook, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Divide among burgers.
Step 5
Oil griddle again, then sear onion and tomato, turning once, until slightly charred, about 2 minutes total. Divide among burgers.
Step 6
Stir together ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, then top burgers with sauce.

TagsBurger Dominican Caribbean Beef Chuck Beef Meat Main Dinner Dairy Free Easy Weeknight Meals Sear Gourmet

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