Sichuan Style Spicy Sausage Beef Burger

A bold and savory Sichuan-style beef burger featuring juicy patties, spicy sliced Chinese sausage, blistered green peppers, and a Turkish egg-inspired yogurt-chili sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 beef patties
• 2 brioche burger buns
• 100 g Sichuan sausage
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp chili oil
• 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce
• 1 onion
• 4 green peppers
• 2 leaves lettuce
• 2 slices tomato
• 1/4 cup Sichuan-style pickled chili radish
• to taste fresh parsley
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the Burger Sauce Base

   

   Scoop plain yogurt into a clean mixing bowl to serve as the creamy base for the specialty burger sauce. This yogurt-and-chili oil combination draws inspiration from Turkish eggs, balancing rich dairy with spicy depth.

   Tip: Use thick Greek-style yogurt for a richer sauce consistency that wont make the burger buns soggy.
2. 2Add Chili Oil

   

   Pour vibrant red chili oil from a wooden spoon directly into the bowl containing the yogurt base. The chili oil infuses the yogurt with a bold, aromatic heat.

   Tip: Adjust the amount of chili oil depending on your preferred level of spice.
3. 3Mix the Burger Sauce

   

   Combine the plain yogurt, chili oil, and a squeeze of Sriracha sauce in a small bowl to create a bold and savory sauce.

   Tip: Adding a touch of Sriracha balances out the richness of the beef perfectly.
4. 4Garnish the Sauce

   

   Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley and a pinch of black pepper over the fully mixed burger sauce to give it a fresh finish.

   Tip: Fresh herbs brighten up heavy, spicy sauces and elevate the final presentation.
5. 5Pan-Sear Sichuan Sausage

   

   Place sliced Sichuan sausage pieces into a hot grill pan to render out the fat and crisp up the edges. The tinglingly spicy flavor of Sichuan sausage makes an incredible substitute for traditional bacon.

   Tip: Slice the sausage evenly so all pieces sear and crisp up at the same rate in the pan.
6. 6Sear the Beef Patty

   

   Place a homemade beef patty directly onto the hot grill pan. The patty can be taken straight from the freezer to thaw slightly and will stay completely intact during searing.

   Tip: Season the patty with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper right after flipping it over in the pan.
7. 7Flip the Beef Patties

   

   Carefully flip the beef patties over in the hot pan using a spatula to ensure even searing on both sides.

   Tip: Season the patties immediately after flipping with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
8. 8Top With Sautéed Onions

   

   Add freshly sautéed onions directly on top of the cooked beef patties while they finish cooking in the pan for extra flavor.

   Tip: Make sure the onions are well-caramelized to bring out their natural sweetness.
9. 9Spread the Burger Sauce

   

   Take a toasted burger bun half and use a wooden spoon to generously spread the spicy yogurt and chili oil burger sauce across the surface.

   Tip: Always toast your buns until crispy so they dont get soggy from the sauce.
10. 10Layer Lettuce and Tomatoes

    

    Place fresh green lettuce leaves over the sauced bottom bun, followed by a slice of ripe red tomato.

    Tip: Pat the tomato slices dry with a paper towel to prevent excess moisture from making the bun soggy.
11. 11Add Pickled Radish

    

    Use chopsticks to pick up a portion of homemade Sichuan-style pickled chili radish and add it directly on top of the burger layers.

    Tip: The acidity of the pickled radish cuts through the richness of the beef patty perfectly.
12. 12Drizzle Burger Sauce

    

    Carefully drizzle the freshly prepared burger sauce over the stacked burger layers, allowing it to coat the top bun and caramelized onions.

    Tip: Let the sauce drip down the sides of the patties for a mouthwatering presentation.
13. 13Add Final Toppings

    

    Place grilled green peppers and sliced Sichuan sausage on top of the burger layers to finish the assembly with a tinglingly spicy flavor.

    Tip: Using Sichuan sausage to replace traditional bacon is an amazing twist that adds incredible depth of flavor.

Storage & Reheating

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