Spicy Beef Patties with Ginger and Cilantro, Flavorful Asian-Style Burgers
Craving a mouthwatering burger with a spicy kick? Here's just the recipe for you - Ginger Lovers' Burger. No need for dried ginger unless you're baking; dried ginger rarely works its magic. The star ingredient is fresh ginger!
Yield: 4 burgers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds ground chuck
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- A generous heap of finely chopped fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon spicy sesame oil (find it at Asian markets or specialty stores, or make your own substitute!)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For Hot Sesame Oil Substitute
If you can't find hot sesame oil, make your own by mixing 1 tablespoon of regular sesame oil with 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste) and a few drops of sriracha. Let it sit for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
Instructions
- Mix beef with cilantro, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil (or your substitute) in a large mixing bowl. Gently mix until the ingredients evenly incorporate.
- Divide meat into balls of equal size, form each into a patty about 3/4 to 1 inch thick, and make a 1/2-inch indentation with your thumb in the center. Handle the patties as little as possible.
- Prepare grill to medium-high, clean the grate with a wire brush, and brush with oil. When the coals are ready (pale gray ash, 5-second hand test), place burgers on the grate and grill until well-seared, about 5 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium. Transfer to buns or serving platter on greens.
Alternatively, cook burgers in a hot cast iron skillet.
Taste the difference of an Asian-inspired spicy burger! Don't forget to personalize the ginger and cilantro levels to your taste, and consider marinating the beef in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for added flavor before grilling. Bon appétit!
- This unique burger recipe, titled Ginger Lovers' Burger, uses fresh ginger as its star ingredient, ensuring a spicy kick.
- The instructions for this recipe yield 4 delectable burgers, each offering a tantalizing blend of flavors.
- Uncategorized as dried ginger, the fresh ginger in this burger recipe brings a harmonious balance of spice and zest to the uncooked meat mixture.
- The Ginger Lovers' Burger recipe offers nutrition-conscious individuals an option to personalize their spice levels with fresh ginger, cilantro, and potential marinades such as soy sauce or garlic, enhancing the overall taste.
