MARCELA'S SPICY OREGANO BURGERS

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This is one of my favorite Sunday Dinner/Monday Lunch recipes. These burgers are great as a standalone dinner making 6 Spicy Oregano Burgers. If you want to plan for Monday's lunch, make only 4 burgers for Sunday's dinner and set aside 1 cup of the mixture to make my Mini Meatball-Stuffed Pitas the next day.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

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Ingredients

1 1/3 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 shallot, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried crumbled Mexican oregano
Chipotle Aioli, recipe follows
Six 6-inch soft sub rolls, split
Shredded iceberg lettuce, for topping
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
Pickled jalapenos, for topping
1 clove garlic
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained
1 cup mayonnaise
Squeeze of fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup Marcela's Spicy Oregano Burgers mixture, recipe above
4 mini (3-inch) pita pockets
Iceberg lettuce, shredded
8 very thin cucumbers, sliced into half-moons
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

Put the beef into a medium mixing bowl and generously season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat; add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
Meanwhile, mix together the egg, panko, Worcestershire and oregano in a medium bowl, and stir until combined. Add the breadcrumb mixture to the beef, along with the cooled shallots and garlic, and mix until the ingredients are well combined. Using a 1/2-cup measure, divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and form them into long ovals, about 1/2-inch thick. (If using the mixture to make Mini Meatball-Stuffed Pitas, recipe below, reserve 1 cup of the seasoned meat and make only 4 burgers.)
Preheat the broiler and position a rack 8 to 10 inches below it. Heat a heavy grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, spread a thin layer of Chipotle Aioli on the cut sides of the rolls and put them on a baking sheet, cut-sides up. Broil until the aioli browns slightly and the rolls are toasted on the edges.
To assemble the burgers, place a burger on each roll and top with lettuce, avocado, jalapeno and more aioli, if desired. Serve immediately.
Put the garlic and chipotle in a food processor and puree until very smooth. Add the mayonnaise and lime juice and blend until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll the meat mixture into16 mini meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the baking sheet. Bake until completely cooked through, about 12 minutes. Cool briefly.
To assemble, cut the top third off of each pita. Divide the meatballs among the pitas, top with lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes and drizzle with the sour cream. Yield: 4 pitas

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Ali Husnaain

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I can't wait to try these burgers! They look absolutely delicious.

Ramen Raman

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These burgers are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and always hit the spot.

aki tamer

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I love how easy these burgers are to make. I can have them on the table in less than 30 minutes.

ALi Classy

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These burgers were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more moisture next time, maybe by using ground chuck instead of ground sirloin.

Julie Holloway

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I made these burgers for my family and they were a huge hit. Even my picky kids loved them.

Prince Lajim

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These burgers are the perfect combination of spicy and flavorful. I highly recommend them!

Bisal murmu

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I was a bit skeptical about the oregano in these burgers, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!

Roman Kurdish

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I've never had a burger like this before! The oregano gives it a really unique flavor.

Stevel Blake

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These burgers were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.

Munna Student

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I'm not a huge fan of oregano, but these burgers were surprisingly good. The spice blend is really well-balanced.

Raman Saman2009

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These burgers were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll probably reduce the amount of cayenne pepper next time.

Aminat Ashogbon

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I love the combination of spices in these burgers. The oregano really shines through.

Aerik Rana

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These burgers were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef, and they turned out great.

Riyad Hossain

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I've made these burgers several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The spice level is just right, and the oregano gives them a delicious herby flavor.