Black Thai Burgers With Gingered Shiitakes

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons fish sauce

2 teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers, with seeds

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon grated lime zest

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons peanut oil

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

peanut oil

4 hamburger buns

Directions:

1. Make the burgers: in a big bowl, gently mix all the burger ingredients together; shape the meat into 4 patties of equal size and thickness (about 3/4 inch thick).
2. Make the mushrooms: in a medium saute pan over med-high heat; melt the butter with the peanut oil; add in the ginger.
3. Add in the mushrooms and cook/stir 4-6 minutes, until tender; season with salt and pepper; set aside and keep warm.
4. Brush both sides of the patties with oil and grill over direct medium heat until internal temperature is 160° for medium, 8-10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time.
5. During the last 30 seconds , grill the buns over direct medium heat until lightly toasted.
6. Serve burgers hot on toasted buns, topped with mushrooms.

By RecipeOfHealth.com