Sometimes there just are no words. Like this time. And all I can say is “Yum.” Aw, I can do better than that. Let’s try this again… Scrumptiously, delectably, exquisitely, deliciously, lusciously, scandalously, daringly, tantalizingly …YUM! There, that’s better. We all have our favorite burgers. My husband’s favorite is Red Robin’s Banzai Burger (if you’re a fan, too, you MUST check out my Banzai Burger Copycat Recipe!) And though we typically like to stick with the ones we know and like best, being adventurous has its merits – you may just discover another favorite to add to your repertoire! I call these “Shanghai Burgers.” I suppose I could have picked another well-known Chinese city…Hong Kong, Beijing…but “Shanghai” just sounds better, don’t you think? Juicy beef rubbed down with a homemade Chinese five spice powder, grilled to perfection, then topped with sauteed shiitake mushrooms, green onions, and crispy bean sprouts tossed in a drippingly luscious Asian sauce. Convinced yet? Then let’s get to the recipe so you can let your teeth sink into this all-original Daring Gourmet Shanghai Burger!
Shanghai Burger Recipe
Rub the patties down with some salt and homemade Five Spice Powder (or use store-bought).
Fire up your grill and cook the patties according to your preferred doneness.
In the meantime, already have the mushrooms cut up and the other ingredients laid out.
Stir the sauce ingredients together.
Saute the shiitake mushrooms in the oil over medium-high heat until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Pour in the sauce.
Simmer for about 4 minutes.
Add the bean sprouts and green onions.
Toss to coat and remove from heat (otherwise the bean sprouts won’t be crispy).
Place the patties on the hamburger buns and top with the mushroom-bean sprout mixture. Enjoy!
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