Burgers – With an Asian Flair

It’s Friday, it’s been a long week, and I’m craving a burger. But to change it up a little, I’m giving this burger an Asian flair. Teriyaki marinated patties, hoison & cilantro mayo, topped off with grilled pineapple and onion rings. Happy Friday, ya’ll!

For 4 Burgers

• 1 1/4 ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
• 1/4 – 1/3 C. Teriyaki Sauce
• 4 Pineapple Rings (fresh or canned)
• 8 Onion Rings, cute 1/4″ thick
• 4 Onion Buns
• Hoison Mayonnaise
• Handful mixed greens

Pour teriyaki sauce onto ground beef. mix by hand until just combined. Form into 4 patties. Season tops with salt and pepper. Grill patties to desired temperature.

Brush pineapple and onions lightly with olive oil. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. They should be softened with light grill marks. Lightly toast buns.

For assembly : spread mayo on the bottom of each bun. Top with burger, pineapple and onion. Top with small handful of mixed greens.

Hoison Mayonnaise

• 1/4 C. Mayonnais
• 1 T. Hoison Sauce
• 1 T. Cilantro, finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste.

Combine all ingredients. cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before using.

Chipotle Burger

Just a quick Monday night post….

I love a great burger. And I think the best burgers are the ones you make at home. Tonight we had Chipotle Burgers – and man, were they good! A spicy twist on a classic.

For 4 burgers

• 1 1/4 Lb. ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
• 3 oz. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (half a small can)
• 1/4 tsp. each salt, pepper, cumin

Combine all ingredients, and form into 4 patties. Grill to desired temperature.

Garlic Mayo

• 1/4 C. mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• chives, thinly sliced
• salt, pepper, cumin to taste

Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Assembly

• 4 Italian style hamburger buns (I use Arnold brand)
• 4 burgers, cooked
• garlic mayo
• 4 slices bacon
• 4 Oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• onion, thinly sliced
• cilantro leaves (4 – 5 per burger)

Top each burger with 1 oz. of cheese, leave in grill for 1 minute to melt. Toast hamburger buns on the grill, 2 – 3 minutes. Spread garlic mayo onto bottom buns. Top with burger, followed by bacon, onion, then cilantro. Cover with top bun.