Banh Mi Burger

Looking for a way to spice up your normal burger and fries?  Try this Vietnamese twist.  It's delicious!  

2 oz Sweet Chili Sauce

2 mini cucumbers

1/4 cup shaved carrots

4 garlic cloves

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Russet potatoes

1/2 oz cilantro

2 large burger buns

2 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise

2 Tsp rice vinegar

10 oz ground beef

Salt and fresh ground pepper

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.  

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.

Cut potatoes into 1/4" fries and pat dry

Place them in a bowl with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.  Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.  

Spread in a single layer and bake in hot oven until lightly browned, 25 - 30 minutes.  Toss fries half-way through.  

Trim cucumber ends and thinly slice into rounds

Coarsely chop cilantro

Mince garlic

Shave one carrot

Put mayo in a small mixing bowl, add cilantro and set aside

Season ground beef with 1/4 tsp salt and form into two evenly sized patties

Place vinegar in a small bowl and stir in cucumber slices and carrots.  Add a pinch of salt and set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes

Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat

Add patties to hot, dry pan

Cook until lightly charred, about 4 - 6 minutes per side

While burgers cook, place rolls in the oven and toast until lightly browned

In a small bowl, combine chili sauce and garlic.  Microwave until fragrant and bubbling, about 30 - 60 seconds.  Stir every 15 seconds.

Place burger on bottom bun

Top with mayo and cilantro, and marinated cucumbers and carrots

Top with top bun

Serve with fries drizzled with chili-garlic sauce

Enjoy!