Thai Style Burgers

Chez Michelle's Note:

I found this in a magazine (Paul Kirk, Baron of Barbeque's recipe) If you like asian flavors you will love this recipe. Paul likes to add a tsp of cayenne to this recipe to get for of the Thai effect and taste. Recipe is as written. My 12 year old requests these often. :) I thought I would try making Thai'ders soon.....just bought some mini hamburger buns. I thought little sliders would be good with this recipe. **See Chef Note Below :) This is how I prefer them :)

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 Burgers

• 1 ½ lbs ground chuck
• ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon of minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon finely ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 6 hamburger buns , toasted

Directions:

1. 1. Prepare a medium hot fire on your grill (I have gas grill).
2. 2. Combine beef, peanut butter, sour cream, soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, ginger, brown sugar, red pepper, salt and black pepper (cayenne opitonal) in a large bowl, blending well with your hands. Shape into 6 patties 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.
3. 3. Place directly over coals, cover and grill to your desired degree of doneness, 5-7 minutes for medium rare.
4. 4. Place burgers on buns and top with lettuce tomatoes and onions and BBQ sauce.
5. **Chef Note: I skip #4 and like to top with my favorite Asian/Thai slaw- I have also found that a thin layer of peanut butter (as crazy as it sounds) on the bun gives it an amazing Thai flavor. Enjoy!

Reviews

[killiangrad]

I made these burgers from the same recipe in the same magazine. Somehow the page got separated from the magazine. My 39 year old son LOVES these burgers. I searched & searched & finally found the recipe again thanks to you!! Now I can make them tomorrow for Labor Day.