Dominican Chimichurri Burgers With Chipotle Glazed Grilled Yellow Plantains Recipes

DOMINICAN PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Roll puff pastry out with flour, thinly. Cut into 3 to 4-inch lengths - the same size as the plantains.
• Spray nonstick cooking spray onto a cookie sheet. Place rolled-out puff pastry onto sheet. Place marinated plantains in center of each puff slice. Roll up. Prepare egg wash (2 eggs beaten), using a pastry brush paint egg wash on all sides of pastry. Bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.
• Sauce for Dominican Plantains: Drain and strain marinade, add thickening (1 tablespoon cornstarch to 1 cup water, mix well). Bring all liquid to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle on plate,place baked plantains (2 to a plate) and drizzle sauce on top.

CHIMICHURRI BURGER (DOMINICAN HAMBURGER)

Steps:

• In a food processor mix garlic, green pepper, oregano and a tablespoon of olive oil( more if needed), mix into a paste and put aside. In a large bowl add ground beef the two envelopes of Goya culantro with achiote seasoning, 2 tablespoons of the pepper and garlic paste(refrigerate leftover paste and use as a marinate for meats or chicken) and salt and black pepper to taste, mix well and chill in refrigerator for At least 1 hour. Preheat a 12 inch cast iron or regular frying pan and start making oval shaped beef patties to match the shape of the portuguese bread, cook until desired doneness. Slice onion, tomato and avocado and put on the side. Slice rolls and spread mayonnaise on then, place meat, tomatoes, cabbage, onions and avocado, drizzle mustard and ketchup to taste, enjoy.

MINI DOMINICAN CHIMICHURRI BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium high.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium high heat.
• Add cabbage, immediately remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
• Drain well and set aside.
• Crumble beef into a large mixing bowl.
• Add egg, cilantro, onion, chili powder, cumin, seasoned salt and lime juice; mix until combined.
• Shape mixture into 12 small patties.
• Place on grid over medium high heat; cover and grill until internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 2-3 minutes per side.
• In a small bowl stir ketchup and mayonnaise until well mixed.
• Spread cut sides of rolls with ketchup mixture.
• Place hot burgers on bottom half of each roll, top with cheese, avocado, tomato, cabbage and top half of roll.

DOMINICAN CHIMICHURRI BURGERS

Steps:

• 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.