Thai-Style Burgers

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1⁄2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1⁄2 tablespoon packed brown sugar

1⁄2 tablespoon green curry paste

1⁄2 teaspoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut milk (from 5.5-oz. Can)

BURGERS

1 1⁄4 lbs ground beef

2 carrots, grated (about 1 cup)

1 small white onion, finely diced

1 -2 jalapeno chile, veins and seeds removed, finely diced

1⁄2red bell pepper, finely diced

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1⁄2 cup unseasoned dried breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

8 sandwich buns, split

DIRECTIONS

In small bowl, whisk together all spice mixture ingredients.

In large bowl, stir together ground beef, carrots, onion, Chiles, bell pepper and salt. Add spice mixture; stir until well-combined. Stir in egg and bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties.

To BBQ When the coals are at medium temperature place the burgers on the barbecue close to the coals and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.

Brush slices of crusty bread with a little oil and place on barbecue to toast.

Or, heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil; heat until hot. Add 4 of the patties; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and no longer pink in center, turning once. Repeat with remaining burgers, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Serve in buns; top with favorite condiments.

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