Spanish Burgers with Romesco and Manchego Cheese

Transport your taste buds to Spain with these Spanish Burgers with Romesco and Manchego Cheese, a gourmet twist on classic comfort food. Juicy, smoky beef patties seasoned with smoked paprika are crowned with creamy, nutty Manchego cheese and paired with a bold, homemade romesco sauce made from roasted red peppers, almonds, and sherry vinegar. Served atop toasted buns with crisp romaine lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and a touch of red onion, these burgers are a fiesta of flavors and textures. Ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for an elevated weeknight meal or your next cookout. Don’t forget to serve extra romesco on the side for dipping—every bite is a celebration of Spanish cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 oz Manchego cheese (sliced)
• 4 burger buns
• 4 leaves romaine lettuce
• 1 tomato (sliced)
• 0.5 cup romesco sauce
• 0.5 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup blanched almonds
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1 slice crusty bread (for romesco sauce)
• 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the slice of bread until golden on both sides. Set it aside.

Step 3

Char the red bell pepper over an open flame (or broil in the oven) until the skin is blackened. Place in a bowl, cover, and allow it to steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin, remove the seeds, and set the flesh aside.

Step 4

To make the romesco sauce, blend the roasted red pepper, toasted bread, blanched almonds, garlic, olive oil (1 tbsp), and sherry vinegar in a food processor until smooth. Add salt to taste.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp pepper. Mix gently, being careful not to overwork the meat.

Step 6

Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about 3/4 inch thick. Create a small dent in the center with your thumb to prevent the patties from puffing up as they cook.

Step 7

Brush both sides of the patties with olive oil and grill for about 4-6 minutes per side for medium doneness, or adjust for your desired level of doneness.

Step 8

In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Manchego cheese on top of each patty and cover the grill to allow the cheese to melt slightly.

Step 9

Lightly toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.

Step 10

To assemble, spread a generous layer of romesco sauce on the bottom half of each bun. Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, the cooked burger patty with melted Manchego, and a few slices of red onion. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 11

Serve immediately with extra romesco sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1245.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2928.6

Total Fat 199.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 422.4mg	0%
Sodium 4845.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 138.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 135.7g	0%

Vitamin D 52.4IU	0%
Calcium 1211.9mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 2585.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.1%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 19.1%