Thai Burgers

Ingredients

        1 pound ground beef

         1 cup shredded Napa cabbage

       2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

        1/2 cup chopped green onions

      1 teaspoon ground ginger

      1 teaspoon hot chili sauce *Hot chili sauce, an Asian condiment made from red chilies, garlic and vinegar, imparts a tangy, spicy heat to dishes. Hot chili sauce is available in Asian markets and the Asian section of most supermarkets.

      1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter

       1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

       1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

        Salt and pepper

        4 whole wheat or white hamburger buns, split

Instructions

1.              Combine cabbage and 1 tablespoon lime juice in medium bowl; set aside.

2.              Combine ground beef, green onion, ground ginger and hot sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.

3.              Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place patties in skillet; cook 10 to 12 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. *Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

4.              Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, hoisin sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and sesame oil in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

5.              Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun; top evenly with peanut butter mixture cabbage mixture. Close sandwiches.

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