Banh Mi Burger Recipe

*Serves 4

Ingredients: 

• 3/4 – 1 lb grass fed beef

• 1 cup shredded carrots

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Canola oil cooking spray (optional)

• Jalapeño, sliced (optional)

Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons Tabasco

• 2 teaspoons tomato paste

• 1 garlic clove, minced

Combine beef, carrots, cilantro, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl and form into four (4-inch) patties. Grill over medium heat or broil, flipping once, until cooked to your liking, about 6 to 8 minutes. Or, spray a large skillet with cooking spray and cook over medium heat, 6 to 8 minutes.

Whisk mayonnaise, tabasco, tomato paste and garlic together. Spread on baguette. For an easy and healthy addition toss shredded carrots, cucumbers and lettuce with rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar and pile on top of the burger. Top with burger with jalapeño for an extra kick!