Asian-inspired beef sandwiches (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Burgers
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1½ pounds ground beef
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Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste (per burger)
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Toasted sesame buns
→ For the Toppings
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Cucumber slices
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8 green onions
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
→ For the Sriracha Mayo
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
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1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
# Instructions:
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Form beef into 4 patties; sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder on each patty.
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Grill or fry patties to desired doneness.
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Toast sesame buns until lightly golden.
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Use a potato peeler to make long thin cucumber slices.
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Toss green onions with the sesame oil and grill until lightly charred.
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In a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce and sesame oil.
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Add a generous dollop of mayo to the top and bottom buns. Place patty on the bottom bun; top with a ½ tablespoon of hoisin sauce, the grilled onions and cucumber slices. Top with the other half of the bun and serve.
# Notes:
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These burgers have an Asian-inspired flavor profile from the hoisin sauce and sesame oil.
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You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less sriracha to the mayo.
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For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.