Thai Style Burgers

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 1/2 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
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted

Recipe

• 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!