Asian-Inspired Smash Burger

Name: Asian-Inspired Smash Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 14 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 sesame seed hamburger bun; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil; 8 ounces (225 g) 80/20 ground beef mixture, divided into two 4-ounce (115 g) loosely packed meatballs; 8 ounces (225 g) 80/20 ground beef mixture, divided into two 4-ounce (115 g) loosely packed meatballs; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 2 teaspoons (12 g) minced garlic; ½ tablespoon diced green onion; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1½ teaspoons pepper, divided; ½ cup (120 ml) ABC Sweet Soy Sauce; ½ cup (34 g) Asian-style coleslaw mix; Sweet Soy Burger Sauce, for topping

Preparation info

Servings:
1
burger

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

About

Adam’s mother-in-law introduced us to ABC Sweet Soy Sauce, and we knew its sweet and savory flavor would pair perfectly with Asian-style coleslaw, 80/20 ground beef, and a sesame seed bun. We were right!

Ingredients

1 sesame seed hamburger bun
1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegetable oil

Americas
United States
Burger

Method

Turn the griddle on to medium/high heat (375 to 400°F [190 to 200°C]).
While the griddle is coming up to temperature, place the buns on the griddle facedown to toast. Once they are golden brown, pull and set aside.
Mix the ground beef with the ginger, garlic, green onion, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper until evenly distributed. Divide th