Vietnamese Burgers

Ingredients

  • PICKLED RADISH SLAW
  • 1/2 white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 package (1 pound) large radishes
  • 1 large thick carrot, peeled
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • SRIRACHA MAYONNAISE
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • VIETNAMESE BURGERS
  • 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 piece (about 3 inches) lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
  • 4 mini ciabatta rolls

Directions

  1. Make Pickled Radish Slaw: In a medium bowl, stir vinegar, water, sugar, salt, ginger and dried red pepper until sugar dissolves. Using a spiralizer, make spirals of radishes and carrot. Add vegetable spirals and cilantro to vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate to blend flavors.
  2. Make Sriracha Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and sriracha. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. Heat indoor grill to SEAR or highest setting.
  4. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, lemongrass, salt and black pepper. Shape the mixture into four patties.
  5. Place the patties on the grill. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until meat reaches 160°F when tested with a meat thermometer.
  6. Remove the burgers from the grill and serve on small ciabatta rolls with Sriracha Mayonnaise and Pickled Radish Slaw.

Serves: 4

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