Grilling shouldn’t be reserved for summer. Need proof? This delicious Vietnamese-inspired cheeseburger recipe by chef Roger Mooking is here to improve dinner menus everywhere. Quick pickled daikon radish and carrots together with fresh herbs (choose cilantro or basil based on your preference, or a mix of both!) balance the richness of Angus beef patties, creamy mayonnaise and perfectly melted slices of Armstrong Medium Cheddar Cheese. Throw on your winter boots, heat up your backyard BBQ and get cooking!
ingredients
Daikon Radish and Carrot Pickle
Burgers
directions
Start by making the daikon radish and carrot pickle. Combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt in a small pot. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, add daikon radish and carrot pieces. Remove from heat. Set aside until daikon radish and carrots soften, become pickled, and are room temperature, about 20 minutes.
In a large bowl combine ground beef, grated garlic and five-spice powder. Mix well to combine. Divide the burger mixture into four 6oz patties. Make sure the patties are at least 25% larger than the buns as they will shrink during cooking.
Heat BBQ to medium-high heat. Season the burgers on both sides with salt. Place burgers on the grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reads 145ºF on a thermometer. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Armstrong Natural Medium Cheddar Cheese on top of each burger and close the BBQ lid to melt cheese, about 1 minute.
Slice each bun open. Hollow out the top of each bun. Butter buns and toast on the grill. Spread mayonnaise on the top and bottom of each grilled bun. Place burger on top of each bun. Top with drained daikon radish and carrot pickles, cucumber slices, jalapeno slices, and fresh cilantro or basil leaves.
