Argentine-Style Burgers with Chimichurri Sauce
Jan 24, 2026 01:26 PM
While these tasty Argentine-style burgers with chimichurri sauce might be a little more work than making a standard burger, they are worth the extra effort.
The beef for these burgers includes a few mix-ins, including onions, garlic, jalapeño, as well as cumin, oregano, and cilantro. After cooking, they are topped with a tasty chimichurri sauce that takes just a few minutes to make.
I first made these burgers with pita bread. The pita bread is a great way of containing all of the sauce and the juicy goodness of the burger. The next time I made this burger, I substituted brioche hamburger buns. Both options were delicious, although I did find that the buns made the burgers easier (for me) to eat.
You could make your own pita bread, making it slightly smaller in diameter to more snugly encase the burger.
I recommend trying these burgers both ways!
Ingredients:
For the Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 packed cup flat leaf parsley leaves
- 1 packed cup mint leaves
- 1/3 cup extravirgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic (4 to 5 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Burgers
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 onion)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic (about 7 to 8 cloves)
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 4 pitas or hamburger buns
- Thinly sliced red onions or pickled red onions, optional
- Lettuce or other greens
- Chimichurri sauce
Prep Time:
40 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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