Szechwan Beef Burgers with Sweet and Hot Sauce

Szechwan Beef Burgers with Sweet and Hot Sauce

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 6 Min
Servings 4
Difficulty Moderate

Ingredients

  • BURGER PATTIES
  • 1 tablespoon Szechwan seasoning* or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1/4 cup Adams® 100% Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter
  • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck
  • SWEET AND HOT SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup Smucker's® Apricot Preserves
  • 1/4 cup Smucker's® Red Plum Jam
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 2 cups prepared fried rice, warmed
  • Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Directions

  • Step 1

    COMBINE Szechwan seasoning, ginger, soy sauce, water and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Crumble ground beef over mixture. Gently combine the ingredients. Shape meat into eight (4-inch) patties. Refrigerate.

  • Step 2

    COMBINE apricot preserves, plum jam, vinegar, ginger and pepper flakes in small bowl.

  • Step 3

    COAT unheated grill grate with no-stick cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high (350° to 400°F). Grill patties 3 to 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear. To serve, place 1/2 cup warm fried rice onto each plate. Top with 2 burgers, garnish with sweet and hot sauce and cilantro.

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