Dominican Chimichurri Burgers

Name: Dominican Chimichurri Burgers
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 1/4 pound ground beef chuck; 1 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced; 1 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 4 hamburger buns, split; 1 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage; 1 1 carrot, coarsely grated; 1 1 small red onion, cut into rings; 1 1 tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

From the kitchen of Carly

Juicy beef patties loaded with cilantro, garlic, and oregano, topped with quick-wilted cabbage slaw. Dominican flavors meet the American burger in a way that feels both familiar and boldly different. Soy and Worcestershire add surprising depth to every bite.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 1/4 pound ground beef chuck
11 medium onion, finely chopped
11/2 large red bell pepper, diced
12 garlic cloves, minced
11/3 cup chopped cilantro
11 teaspoon dried oregano
12 teaspoons soy sauce
11 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
14 hamburger buns, split
12 cups thinly sliced cabbage
11 carrot, coarsely grated
11 small red onion, cut into rings
11 tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
12 tablespoons ketchup
12 tablespoons mayonnaise
11 tablespoon yellow mustard

Instructions

Mix together beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, oregano, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, a scant 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form into 4 (4 1/2-inch-wide) patties.
Heat a large griddle or 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until hot, then lightly toast buns.
Oil griddle, then cook patties, turning once, about 8 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to buns.
Mix together cabbage, carrot, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cook, turning occasionally, until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes. Divide among burgers.
Oil griddle again, then sear onion and tomato, turning once, until slightly charred, about 2 minutes total. Divide among burgers.
Stir together ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard, then top burgers with sauce.