Chimichurri Sauce (Prepare night before for flavors to mix):
5clovesgarlicpeeled
1leavebunch flat leaf parsley
2Tbspwhite balsamic or white wine vinegar
½tspdried oregano
½tspkosher or fine sea salt
¼tspfreshly ground black pepper
¼tspred pepper flakes
¼cup(maybe a touch more) olive oil
Argentine Burger Patties:
1½poundsground chuck80 percent lean
2clovesgarlicgrated or minced
1tspdried chili powder
1tspkosher or fine sea salt
½tspfreshly ground black pepper
4leaveslarge lettuce
4inch(½ thick) tomato slices
4slicesred onionsliced very thin
Instructions
Gluten Free Chipa Buns:
Preheat oven to 375Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat.
Using a fork, blend the Chebe mix in a bowl with the cheese. Continue blending in the water, eggs, and oil. Mix for a couple of minutes, then finish off by kneading with your hands until the dough is smooth and well blended.
Divide the dough into four equal portions, roll into balls, and flatten into disks about 4 inches in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the buns from the oven, slice in half horizontally with a serrated knife and place the halves back on the baking sheet, cut side up. Bake for another 5 minutes. (The buns are best served hot – they can be prepared up to the point of being put back into the oven a little ahead and then baked for the last five minutes just before serving.)
Chimichurri Sauce:
Place the garlic cloves in a food processor and chop finely. Add the parsley and pulse several times until the parsley is finely chopped. Add the vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and process until combined.
With the machine running, add the olive oil and process until the mixture is thick and fully combined. If too thick, add a few more drops of olive oil.
Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed, the mixture should be very flavorful. Can be made a day ahead, store in a covered jar in the fridge.
Argentine Burger Patties:
Combine the ground beef, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Divide into 4 equal sized portions. Shape into patties ¾ inch thick and with your thumb make a deep indentation in the center of each.
Heat a grill, grill pan, or skillet to high heat. Add the burgers and cook 3 – 4 minutes, flip and cook for another 3 – 4 minutes. Refrain from pressing down on the burgers as they cook to keep your burgers juicy.
Serve the burgers on the Chipa Buns with lettuce, tomato, onions slices, and chimichurri sauce.