THAI BURGER

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
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 4 whole wheat or white hamburger buns, split
  

  COOKING:

  1. 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.
  Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
  1. Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, hoisin sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and sesame oil in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Place 1 burger on bottom half of each bun; top evenly with peanut butter mixture and cabbage mixture. Close sandwiches.