Hamburguesa de Queso Manchego

The Hamburguesa de Queso Manchego is a delicious Spanish-inspired burger that combines juicy beef patties with the rich flavor of Manchego cheese, served on a soft bun with fresh toppings. This high-protein dish is perfect for a satisfying meal that brings a taste of Spain to your table.

Hamburguesa de Queso Manchego
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
550 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground beef - 300 grams
  • Manchego cheese - 100 grams, sliced
  • Burger buns - 2
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Romaine lettuce - 2 leaves
  • Tomato - 1, sliced
  • Red onion - 1/4, sliced
  • Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons
  • Mustard - 1 tablespoon

Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form two equal-sized patties.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
  3. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Manchego cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
  4. While the patties are cooking, toast the burger buns in a separate pan until golden brown.
  5. Assemble the burgers by spreading mayonnaise and mustard on the bottom bun, followed by a lettuce leaf, the cheesy patty, tomato slices, and red onion slices. Top with the other half of the bun.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Hamburguesa de Queso Manchego!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 40 g
  • Carbs: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains beneficial fats from olive oil and cheese, promoting heart health.

Tags

SpanishHigh ProteinBurger