Chimichurri Burger Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate chimichurri burger recipe, a gourmet delight! A juicy beef patty is topped with homemade chimichurri sauce for a burst of flavor in every bite.
The best burger is one that is made from scratch, at home with lots of love. This chimichurri burger recipe is one of our go-to burgers that is a sure fire crowd pleaser!
It’s officially grilling season here so we’ve fired up the Traeger and have been enjoying the warmer weather. Grilled hot dogs and hamburgers are at the top of the must make list to kick off our summer of BBQ!
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Burger perfection starts with a few simple ingredients from the grocery store: lean ground beef, pork, an egg and spices. After many seasons of BBQ, we’ve combined these ingredients in a way that makes the best homemade burgers you’ve ever had!
What is chimichurri sauce?
Chimichurri sauce is a fresh dressing that originated in Argentina and can be used as a marinade or condiment to add to many kinds of dishes. It can easily be made with fresh parsley, olive oil and red wine vinegar.
We first were exposed to chimichurri at a local steak house as a dip for our tomahawk steak and we have been addicted ever since!
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Burger making supplies:
- Traeger 780 Pro Smoker Grill – this is our Traeger model, it’s the perfect size for families who like to entertain! Be sure to check out all of our must have Traeger products.
- Meater Thermometer – we love this wireless meat thermometer. It connects to an app that tells you exactly when your meat is done!
- BBQ tongs – we keep ours by the smoker for easy use.
- Mixing bowls – you’ll need the largest one that you have for this recipe.
- Measuring cups & measuring spoons– we often eye ball the ingredients in this recipe now but for the beginner it’s good to measure everything exactly.
- Parchment paper – used to separate the patties as you make them.
- Kitchen scale – for making the burgers equal sizes.
- Burger press – this is optional but good for making uniform burgers.
The entire family is sure to love this smoked burger recipe. These burgers are cooked low and slow on the smoker, locking in the juicy flavor!
This is our preferred method of cooking hamburgers but if you don’t have a smoker, not to worry! I’ve linked up our delicious homemade pattie recipe that is ideal for cooking on the grill of your barbecue too.
Making your own burger patties is actually super easy! Let me show you how…
Hamburger pattie recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup homemade bbq sauce (or favorite BBQ Sauce)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup white onion, finely diced (optional)
- 2 Tbsp hamburger seasoning (or Montreal steak spice)
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup homemade chimichurri sauce
- 12 slices smoked cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Lettuce
*This homemade hamburger pattie recipe is also delicious and does not require a smoker. We use these two pattie recipes interchangeably, depending on how much time we have.
You could use this pattie recipe and simply cook the burgers at a higher temperature on your barbecue rather than smoking. The possibilities are endless!
Directions:
1. Gather all of the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl combine ground meat.
3. Add onion, egg and seasonings.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.
6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a pattie press.
7. Place the patties on the smoker at 165 degrees F for two hours.
8. Meanwhile, make the chimichurri sauce by combining parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, oregano and salt & pepper in a food processor.
9. Now turn the grill up to 425 degrees F.
10. Let each burger cook for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F.
11. Flip half way through cooking and top each burger with a cheese slice.
12. Serve each burger on a brioche hamburger bun with a few spoonfuls of the chimichurri sauce.
This easy recipe makes 12 juicy burgers.
Tips and tricks:
- Create an all beef burger but omitting the pork and using ground beef instead.
- Add additional onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, worcestershire sauce or kosher salt if desired.
- Place patties in a single layer or between sheets of parchment paper for easy transporting.
- Use your favorite burger seasoning instead of steak spice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Serve these on a toasted hamburger bun or pretzel buns too.
How long do you cook hamburger patties?
- Hamburgers can be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 5 hours or low for 7-9 hours.
- Patties may be placed in an air fryer basket and cooked for 5-6 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- Hamburger patties can be cooked on the gas grill grate or charcoal grill for 8-10 minutes.
- Smoked hamburgers take 2 hours to cook when smoked at 165 degrees F.
- Baked hamburgers in the oven take about 25 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, cook juicy burger patties on medium heat for 7-9 minutes.
- Use a food thermometer to make sure that the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
Serve these on fresh brioche buns and add your favorite condiments! A great burger is always made better with a side of french fries, sweet potato fries, pasta salad or potato chips.
These chimi burgers combine chimichurri sauce, melted smoked cheese and tender beef patties in a way that takes regular burgers to the next level. Who knew that you could make chimichurri, gourmet burger at home?!
Topping suggestions:
- Change up the cheese! You could use slices of pepper-jack cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella or provolone cheese.
- Top with crispy bacon, a fried egg, bell pepper or sliced red onions.
- Add fresh slices of tomato, pickles or sauteed mushrooms.
- Caramelized onions would be a great addition to this amazing burger.
- Add red pepper flakes, lime juice or lemon juice to the fresh herbs of the chimichurri sauce.
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- The Best Hamburger Pattie Recipe
- Chimichurri Burger Recipe
- How to Bake Hamburgers
- Breakfast Burger Recipe
- Smoked Burger Recipe
- Mushroom Swiss Burgers
- BBQ Hamburger Recipe
- Skillet Hamburgers
- Bacon Wrapped Burgers
- How to Freeze Hamburger Patties
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Chimichurri Burger Recipe
Enjoy the ultimate chimichurri burger recipe! A juicy patty is topped with homemade chimichurri sauce for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup homemade bbq sauce (or favorite BBQ Sauce)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup white onion, finely diced (optional)
- 2 Tbsp hamburger seasoning (or Montreal steak spice)
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chimichurri sauce
- 12 slices smoked cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Lettuce
Instructions
1. Gather all of the ingredients.
2. In a large bowl combine ground meat.
3. Add onion, egg and seasonings.
4. Mix until well combined.
5. Use a kitchen scale to weigh out 5 oz balls from the meat mixture.
6. Form the balls into patties by hand or use a pattie press.
7. Place the patties on the smoker at 165 degrees F for two hours.
8. Meanwhile, make the chimichurri sauce by combining parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, oregano and salt & pepper in a food processor.
9. Now turn the grill up to 425 degrees F.
10. Cook the patties for 8-10 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees F.
11. Flip half way through cooking and top each burger with a slice of cheese.
12. Serve each burger on a brioche hamburger bun with a generous serving of the chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 471Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 527mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 33g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
