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Chimichurri Cheeseburger

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Chimichurri Cheeseburger

Recipe by Eric Jones

You must try this Chimichurri Cheeseburger! Juicy beef patties topped with Gouda, Mozzarella, grilled red onion, and tangy chimichurri sauce.


  • Total Time20 minutes
  • Yield2 - 4 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp basil flakes
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 brioche burger buns
  • 2 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2 slices Gouda cheese
  • mayo, optional

For the chimichurri:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat a BBQ grill to 400°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, minced garlic, basil flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Form into 2 uniform beef patties.
  3. Grill the beef patties for 5 minutes, then flip. After flipping, place the cheese slices on top. Grill for 5 additional minutes (for a medium temperature). Set aside.
  4. Place the sliced red onion on the grill and grill for 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  5. For the chimichurri, add the olive oil, parsley, red wine vinegar, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to a food processor (paid link). Blend for 30 seconds and add to a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. Assemble your cheeseburger by placing the burger patty on a toasted/grilled brioche bun and top with mayo (optional), grilled red onion, chimichurri, and the top bun.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Burgers
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 455
  • Sugar: 3.5g
  • Sodium: 745mg
  • Fat: 19.6g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 31.1g
  • Cholesterol: 88mg