Recipe: Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce

Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce

Finalist in the Grilled Beef category of the 2003 National Beef Cook-Off.

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef chuck
4 sasame seed sandwich rolls, split, toasted
1 cup watercress or mixed spring greens
Seasoning:
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1 Tbsp. Caribbean jerk seasoning
1 tsp. salt
Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. grated lime peel
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 3/4-inch thick patties. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

Grill, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes to medium (160F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small bowl; set aside.

Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place a burger on bottom half of each roll; top evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches.

Servings: Serves 4
Source: Texas Beef Council