Burgers With Spiked Mayo & Crunchy Kim Chi!

SERVES 4

Ingredients:

16 oz grass fed organic ground beef

5 tbsp lightly drained finely chopped kimchi, divided

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

4 burger buns, toasted

1 small organic cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal

PANTRY STAPLES:

3 tbsp mayonnaise, divided

2 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided

2 tsp tamari, divided

½ tsp siracha, or to taste

1/8 tsp himilayan salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 tsp brown rice vinegar

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine beef, 3 tbsp kimchi, 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp each sesame oil and tamari. Shape into 4 patties. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook burgers 5 to 7 minutes or until done to desired taste.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together vinegar, remaining 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tbsp kimchi, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp tamari and siracha.

Lay avocado slices over cut side of each bun bottom. Top with patty, cucumber slices, and sauce. YUM!

Peggy Van Cleef