Spicy Sriracha Surprise Burger Recipe

Spicy Sriracha Surprise Burger Recipe

The Spicy Sriracha Surprise Burger is a bold and flavorful burger that packs a spicy punch with the addition of sriracha sauce. Here’s a recipe for you to enjoy:

Ingredients:

For the Burger Patties:

• 5 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to your preferred spice level)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Sriracha Mayo Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to your preferred spice level)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Topping and Assembling:

• 4 hamburger buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Sliced tomato
• Sliced red onion
• Sliced pickles (optional)
• Jalapeño slices (optional)
• Pepper jack cheese slices (optional)

Instructions:

    Prepare the Burger Patties:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped red onion, minced garlic, sriracha sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.

    Prepare the Sriracha Mayo Sauce:

1. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper until you have a smooth sriracha mayo sauce.
2. Adjust the sriracha sauce to your preferred spice level.
3. Set the sauce aside.

    Cook the Burger Patties:

1. Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
3. Grill the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness.
4. If desired, add pepper jack cheese slices to the patties during the last minute of cooking and cover the grill to melt the cheese.

    Assemble the Spicy Sriracha Surprise Burgers:

1. While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
2. Spread a generous amount of the sriracha mayo sauce on the inside of each bun.
3. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun.
4. Add a cooked burger patty (with or without cheese) on the lettuce.
5. Top the patty with sliced tomato, sliced red onion, pickles (if desired), and jalapeño slices (if you like extra heat).
6. Place the other half of the bun on top.

    Serve and Enjoy:

Serve your Spicy Sriracha Surprise Burgers immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as sweet potato fries or coleslaw.

These burgers are sure to satisfy your craving for spicy flavors. Customize them with additional toppings to suit your taste and enjoy the spicy sriracha surprise!