Chimichurri Burgers

Add flavor to your burgers with this fantastic chimichurri sauce! Super easy to whip up for your backyard barbecue party!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 Burgers

Ingredients

• For the Chimichurri Sauce

• 1  cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems (firmly packed)
• 3 -4  garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons oregano leaves, fresh
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• For the burgers

• 2  lbs  85% lean ground beef
• 6  whole grain buns
• 6  slices smoked gouda cheese
• 1  red onion, sliced into 6 thin, round pieces
•  salt
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade; add all chimichurri ingredients and pulse on high until desired consistency is reached. Remove to a serving bowl and set aside.
2. Form ground beef into 6 burger patties, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook burgers however you like them -- on the grill, in a pan, or under the broiler, and melt cheese slices on top.
3. Serve with red onion and chimichurri sauce.