Vietnamese Hamburgers Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 8 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 18 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
If McDonald’s ventured into Vietnamese cuisine, these delectable Vietnamese Hamburgers would likely grace their menu! Bursting with vibrant flavors, these burgers are a delightful fusion of juicy ground beef infused with the fragrant essence of lemongrass, garlic, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Topped with crisp cucumber, fresh bean sprouts, and crunchy iceberg lettuce, these burgers offer a tantalizing experience that’s both familiar and exotic. Elevate your lunch or snack time with these irresistible Vietnamese-inspired hamburgers!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 stalk lemongrass, finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- Sweet chili sauce, for serving
- Nuoc cham (optional)
- Extra chili flakes (optional)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with fish sauce, minced lemongrass, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. |
| 2 | Divide the seasoned beef mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty, gently patting them to ensure they hold their shape. |
| 3 | Cooking Option 1: Grill – Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the beef patties on the grill grates and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached, flipping them once during cooking. |
| 4 | Cooking Option 2: Skillet/Broiler – Alternatively, you can cook the patties in a skillet over medium-high heat or under the broiler in your oven. Cook for about 4 minutes per side, flipping halfway through, until the burgers are cooked through and nicely charred on the outside. |
| 5 | While the burgers are cooking, prepare your burger buns by splitting them and toasting them lightly if desired. |
| 6 | To assemble the burgers, place a leaf of lettuce on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a beef patty. Top each patty with slices of cucumber and a generous handful of fresh bean sprouts. |
| 7 | Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the bean sprouts, and if desired, add extra nuoc cham and chili flakes for an additional kick of flavor. |
| 8 | Place the top half of the bun over the filling to complete the burgers. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors with every bite! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 382.6
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 73.7mg
- Sodium: 734.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.1g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 29.6g
Recipe Notes:
- For an authentic Vietnamese touch, serve these burgers with a side of pickled vegetables or a refreshing Vietnamese salad.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes or adding fresh sliced chili peppers to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to substitute ground chicken or turkey for the ground beef for a lighter alternative.
- These burgers can also be enjoyed with a side of rice or vermicelli noodles for a complete Vietnamese-inspired meal experience.
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with these tantalizing hamburgers that are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire!
