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Spicy Saigon Beef Burger

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

This recipe for Vietnamese-style Spicy Saigon beef burgers teams Asian flavours with crusty baguette and mayonnaise, two French ingredients popular in Vietnam since colonial times.

 1 ½ lb (750 g) Ground Sirloin, Round or Chuck*
 ¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped fresh coriander
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 2 green onions, finely chopped
 1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH salt, finely grated lemon rind and minced ginger root
 ¼ tbsp (1 mL) hot chili pepper flakes
 1 narrow baguette, cut into quarters and split in half lengthwise
 Mayonnaise, shredded nappa cabbage or lettuce, thinly sliced English cucumber
 Spicy Carrot Slaw (recipe follows)
1

Combine ground sirloin, coriander, garlic, green onions, salt, lemon rind, ginger and chili pepper flakes, using light hand for the most tender burgers. Form into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick even-sized patties.

2

Grill patties using medium-high heat for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice, until digital rapid-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Meanwhile, grill cut sides of baguette until lightly golden.

3

Spread each baguette piece with mayonnaise. Top each bottom piece with cabbage and patty. Top patties with cucumber, Spicy Carrot Slaw and baguette top.

4

Spicy Carrot Slaw: Heat 1/4 cup (50 mL) rice vinegar to boiling; pour over 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded carrot. Stir in 1/2 tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot chili pepper flakes; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving carrot; use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir in some chopped fresh coriander just before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
Protein 35g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.