Try these Chinese style cheeseburgers for a unique and delicious twist on a classic American dish. These burgers are packed with savory flavors from Chinese spices and ingredients, and the gooey melted cheese makes them absolutely irresistible. They are quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend barbecue. Give them a try and impress your family and friends with this fusion burger that will satisfy everyone's taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 4 red onion slices
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- While the patties are cooking, lightly toast the hamburger buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Once the patties are cooked, transfer them to a plate and immediately place a slice of cheddar cheese on top of each patty. Allow the residual heat to melt the cheese.
- To assemble the cheeseburgers, spread a tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun. Place a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, and a red onion slice on top of the mayo. Then, place a cheese-topped patty on each bun. Finally, drizzle a tablespoon of sweet chili sauce over each patty.
- Serve the Chinese style cheeseburgers immediately and enjoy the delicious fusion of flavors!
Interesting Facts
Chinese five-spice powder is a traditional Chinese spice blend consisting of star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and fennel seeds.
Sweet chili sauce is a popular condiment in many Asian cuisines, known for its combination of sweetness and spiciness.
Using soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in the burger meat mixture gives it an umami flavor and adds a hint of Asian cuisine.