THAI-STYLE BURGERS

Thai-Style Burgers image

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon green curry paste
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk (from 5.5-oz. Can)
1 1/4 lbs ground beef
2 carrots, grated (about 1 cup)
1 small white onion, finely diced
1 -2 jalapeno chile, veins and seeds removed, finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup unseasoned dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

In small bowl, whisk together all spice mixture ingredients.
In large bowl, stir together ground beef, carrots, onion, Chiles, bell pepper and salt. Add spice mixture; stir until well-combined. Stir in egg and bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties.
To BBQ When the coals are at medium temperature place the burgers on the barbecue close to the coals and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
Brush slices of crusty bread with a little oil and place on barbecue to toast.
Or, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; heat until hot. Add 4 of the patties; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center, turning once. Repeat with remaining burgers, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Serve in buns; top with favorite condiments.