Smoky Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo & Lime Slaw
Great for Grilling

Smoky Beef Burgers

with Spicy Mayo & Lime Slaw

35 MIN
2 Servings
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From the Test Kitchen

A spicy, creamy jalapeño mayo makes the ideal partner for our burgers, seasoned with smoky-sweet barbecue spices like brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder. We’re serving them with a bright, refreshing cabbage slaw, marinated in fresh lime juice while the burgers cook.

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Smoky Beef Burgers with Spicy Mayo & Lime Slaw
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Prepare the ingredients:
1 Prepare the ingredients:

If you’re grilling, preheat your grill to maintain a temperature of 450-500°F. Oil the grill grates. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut out and discard the core of the cabbage; thinly slice the leaves. Cut off and discard the root ends of the scallions; thinly slice. Peel the carrots; grate on the large side of a box grater. Halve the lime crosswise. Halve the buns. Roughly chop the pepper; thoroughly wash your hands and cutting board immediately after handling. 

Make the slaw:
2 Make the slaw:

In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage and scallions, grated carrots, the juice of both lime halves, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Make the spicy mayo:
3 Make the spicy mayo:

While the slaw marinates, in a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and as much of the chopped pepper as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper. 

Form & cook the patties:
4 Form & cook the patties:

Place the beef, breadcrumbs, and spice blend in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine. Using your hands, form the mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a plate. 

STOVE: In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the patties and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
GRILL: Lightly oil the patties and grill 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

Toast the buns & serve your dish:
5 Toast the buns & serve your dish:

STOVE: Heat the same, dry pan on medium-high until hot. Add the buns, cut side down, and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface.
GRILL: Grill the buns, cut side down, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface.

Assemble the burgers using the toasted buns, spicy mayo, and cooked patties. Serve the finished burgers with the slaw on the side. Enjoy! 

Tips from Home Chefs

Prepare the ingredients:
1 Prepare the ingredients:

If you’re grilling, preheat your grill to maintain a temperature of 450-500°F. Oil the grill grates. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut out and discard the core of the cabbage; thinly slice the leaves. Cut off and discard the root ends of the scallions; thinly slice. Peel the carrots; grate on the large side of a box grater. Halve the lime crosswise. Halve the buns. Roughly chop the pepper; thoroughly wash your hands and cutting board immediately after handling. 

2 Make the slaw:

In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage and scallions, grated carrots, the juice of both lime halves, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

Make the slaw:
Make the spicy mayo:
3 Make the spicy mayo:

While the slaw marinates, in a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and as much of the chopped pepper as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper. 

4 Form & cook the patties:

Place the beef, breadcrumbs, and spice blend in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Gently mix to combine. Using your hands, form the mixture into two 1/2-inch-thick patties. Transfer to a plate. 

STOVE: In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the patties and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
GRILL: Lightly oil the patties and grill 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

Form & cook the patties:
Toast the buns & serve your dish:
5 Toast the buns & serve your dish:

STOVE: Heat the same, dry pan on medium-high until hot. Add the buns, cut side down, and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface.
GRILL: Grill the buns, cut side down, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until lightly browned. Transfer to a work surface.

Assemble the burgers using the toasted buns, spicy mayo, and cooked patties. Serve the finished burgers with the slaw on the side. Enjoy! 

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