Beef burger with chimichurri and mozzarella

Serves 4

To assemble

• 600g beef mince
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0 black pepper
• 1 small shallot
• 2 tbsp red-wine vinegar
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small bunch parsley
• 0.5 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 200g mozzarella
• 4 brioche buns
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 4 ripe tomatoes

Step 1
Combine the meat, half the garlic, half a teaspoon of salt and a good grind of pepper in a large bowl, and knead very well.

Step 2
Divide into four and shape each into burgers about 1cm wider than the brioche buns.

Step 3
To make the chimichurri, blend the rest of the garlic with the shallot, vinegar, olive oil, parsley, chilli and oregano to form a smooth sauce (or finely chop and mix in a small bowl).

Step 4
Season to taste.

Step 5
Heat the grill.

Step 6
When ready to cook, grill the burgers for about three minutes on each side, until crisp and brown on the outside and still pink in the middle, or to taste.

Step 7
Top with the mozzarella, then grill to melt and colour the cheese a bit – about 45 seconds.

Step 8
Put the cheesy burger in the bun, add the lettuce and tomato, and some chimichurri sauce to taste.