Singapore Burgers

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon hot sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 sandwich buns or kaiser rolls, split and toasted
• 4 pieces red leaf lettuce
• 1/4 cup peanut satay sauce (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oils in a skillet.

2. 2

   Add mushrooms and cook 5-8 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Prepare grill, remembering to oil grate (can also cook burgers on griddle or under the broiler).

4. 4

   Mix together ground beef, beaten eggs, chopped scallions, soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch, cilantro, and cayenne (may omit if you don't like it spicy).

5. 5

   Form burgers into 4 equal size patties and place on waxed paper until ready to cook.

6. 6

   Cook burgers about 15 minutes or until cooked through to your liking, flipping them over once, but do not press burgers while cooking.

7. 7

   Toast buns.

8. 8

   Serve burgers on toasted buns with sauteed mushrooms, lettuce, and a little bit of peanut sauce (if desired).