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Spicy Saigon Beef Burger

Yields1 ServingPrep 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 5 to 7 minutes per side, 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.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

4 Servings

Amount per serving
Calories258
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%
Total Carbohydrate 1g1%
Protein 35g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.