Chimichurri Burgers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 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
• 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

Recipe

• 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.