Szechwan Beef Burgers

Ingredients

Burger Patties:
• 1 tablespoon Szechwan Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup 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
• No-Stick Cooking Spray
• 2 cups prepared fried rice, warmed
• Cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine Szechuan Seasoning, ginger, soy sauce, water and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Crumble ground beef over mixture. Gently combine the ingredients. Shape meat into eight (4-inch) patties. Refrigerate.
2. Combine apricot preserves, plum jam, vinegar, ginger and pepper flakes in small mixing bowl.
3. Coat unheated grill grate with no-stick cooking spray. Heat grill to medium-high (350 to 400 degrees F). Grill patties 3 to 5 minutes per side or until juices run clear. To serve, place 1/2 cup of warm fried rice onto each plate. Garnish burgers with sweet and hot sauce and cilantro.