Burgers with Soy-Spiced Ketchup

By BearForce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. ketchup
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tsps. ancho chile powder
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck
• 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 2 Tbsp. minced kosher pickles
• 2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. Tabasco
• Canola oil, for brushing
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 6 potato hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Mayonnaise, lettuce and sliced red onion, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, whisk 1/2 cup of the ketchup with the soy sauce, hoisin, lime juice and ancho chili powder.

2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the cheese, minced red onion, pickles, bread crumbs, garlic, Tabasco and the remaining 2 tablespoons of ketchup. Knead gently until thoroughly mixed. Form into patties.

3. Brush the burgers with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill until done.

4. Spread the buns with mayonnaise; place lettuce on the buns then to wth the burgers. Spread some of the spiked ketchp on the patties and top with onion.