Burger Argentina with Chimichurri Sauce ~

AHHH....summer. Time for family fun and HAMBURGERS. I love me a good burger don't you!!?? I have this recipe that i found the other day. I have it wrote down but i have NO IDEA where i got it. Sorry. I would love to give credit were credit is due. Anyways....i though i would share it. :-D


Burger Argentina with Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Large Shallot, minced
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
1/8 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 1/2 Pounds 85% Lean Ground Beef
5 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
1 Red Onion, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rings
4 Hamburger Buns


Directions:
Begin by making the Chimichurri sauce, combining the parsley, olive oil, shallot, vinegar, garlic, and pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

Next, gently mix the ground beef with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and three tablespoons of the Chimichurri sauce in a large bowl until well combined. Form the mixture into four 3/4 inch thick patties and make a slight indentation in the top of each with your knuckles. Making an indentation in the beef patties helps them from not swelling during the cooking process. Don't press too hard though - a shallow center with thick edges will not make for a good burger by unevenly cooking it.

Then, heat three teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until the oil is warmed through and is shimmering, not yet smoking. Cook the onion rings until soft and golden, about six minutes. Transfer the onion rings to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

After that, wipe the skillet down with paper towels. Return the skillet to the stovetop and heat remaining two teaspoons of oil in the skillet until the oil is just smoking. Add the meat patties until they are well browned and cooked to desired doneness, 6-8 minutes. Arrange the burgers on the hamburger buns, top with the cooked onion rings, drizzle with sauce, and enjoy!


Now...what would a good burger be without a good DESSERT??


Cookie Dough Brownies

Ingredients:

For the Brownies Layer:
1 box of brownie mix (family size)
Ingredients on box the box to make the brownies
For the Cookie Dough Layer:
1 ½ C (3 sticks) salted butter, room temperature
1 ½ C brown sugar
⅔ C granulated sugar
1 t vanilla extract
9 T milk
3 C all purpose flour
2 C chocolate chips

Directions:
Make the brownies according to directions on the box and bake as directed.


To make the cookie dough, cream together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in milk. Add in flour and mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

Once brownies have completely cooled spread the cookie dough on top. Place in freezer for 20-30 minutes or in refrigerator for several hours to set.

Now THAT is a great way to ruin your summer diet....hehe!!