Kamikaze Burgers

Recipe by: Jethro Beltran

"Fantastic fusion style burgers with a real zing! Season with hot pepper sauce for an even stronger kick!"

4 servings

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 hamburger buns
• 4 tablespoons wasabi paste
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese
• Lettuce
• 1 tomato, sliced into 4 pieces
• pickle, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced

To Make:

1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and shape into 4 patties.

2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.

3. Place patties on the prepared grill, and cook 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

4. Prepare buns by spreading 1 tablespoon of wasabi on the bottom half, and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on the top half. Top burgers with a slice of cheese, lettuce. tomato, pickle slices, onion slices and sandwich inside the buns.