Fire up your taste buds with these juicy Spicy Chimichurri Burgers! This recipe packs a double punch of flavor! First, we make a zesty chimichurri sauce loaded with Old Town Spice Shop's Chimichurri Rub. Then, we infuse the burgers themselves with a garlic and serrano pepper.
The burgers are cooked to juicy perfection and topped with melted pepper jack cheese! Finally, a generous dollop of the homemade chimichurri sauce cools things down slightly while adding a symphony of herbal and spicy notes. Assembled on toasted brioche hamburger buns, these Spicy Chimichurri Burgers are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue!
Create Chimichurri Sauce using two parts olive oil, one part vinegar, one part water to desired spices. For thicker sauce add more spices, for thinner use less.
In a small skillet, heat olive oil; sauté garlic, onion and peppers. Add cumin and chili powder, stir. Cook 1-2 minutes and transfer to plate to cool.
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, sautéed veggie mix, pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly mix by hand until combined (don’t over mix). Form into 4 large or 8 medium burgers, let rest to room temperature.
Grill burgers on hot oil-brushed griddle. Heat through to desired doneness (about 5-6 minutes/side for well done).
Top with cheese and let cook until melted; grill or toast buns. Smother the burger in chimichurri sauce to your liking.
Optional toppings: Sliced Avocado, sliced tomato, lettuce, grilled red onion
