Szechwan Beef Burgers with Sweet and Hot Sauce

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• Burger Patties
  • 1 - Tablespoon Szechwan seasoning* or to taste
  • 1 - teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1 - Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 - Tablespoons water
  • 1/4 - cup Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
  • 1-1/4 - pounds ground beef chuck
• Sweet and Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 - cup Apricot Preserves
  • 1/4 - cup Red Plum Jam
  • 2 - teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 - teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 2 - cups prepared fried rice, warmed
  • Cilantro, chopped for garnish

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine Szechwan seasoning, ginger, soy sauce, water and peanut butter.
2. Crumble ground beef over mixture and gently combine the ingredients.
3. Shape meat into eight (4-inch) patties and refrigerate.
4. In a small bowl, combine apricot preserves, plum jam, vinegar, ginger and pepper flakes.

1. Grill patties 3 to 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear.
2. To serve, place 1/2 cup warm fried rice onto each plate.
3. Top with 2 burgers, garnish with sweet and hot sauce and cilantro.

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