If you love Thai-style food and a good burger, these easy Thai burgers are going to quickly become your new favorite. Trust me, they’re bursting with Thai flavors. This burger is amazing – seriously, one of the best burgers of my life. And I should know, having eaten my fair share of burgers over the years.
How to Make Thai Burger
Step #1: Start by making the patties. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, carrots, ginger, garlic, cilantro, peanut sauce, Sriracha, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil until just combined. Avoid overworking the meat or it can become dry. Step #2: Divide the meat into four portions and work them into hamburger patties. Step #3: Fire up your grill! I used our pellet grill, and they came out fantastic. Step #4: Place a cast iron or other BBQ-safe piece of cookware on the grill and place the intact onion rings in with a bit of oil (grapeseed works best as it has a very high smoke point) and some salt & pepper. Step #5: Slice your pineapple into rings. If you are using canned pineapple, try to find the kind packed in natural juices instead of syrup. Step #6: Once your grill is hot (I set our pellet grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius), place the patties on the grate and close the lid. After 5-7 minutes, flip the patties. The patties should have grill marks on them and feel a little firm. If they are still floppy when you try to turn them, it may be too soon. Once flipped, they will need another 5-7 minutes on the other side until they are done. Step #7: Meanwhile, flip the onion rings in the cast iron skillet to get the opposite sides nice and golden. Step #8: Place the pineapple rings directly on the grill grate. After 2-3 minutes, give them a flip. They are done when both sides have beautiful brown grill marks. Step #9: Place both sides of your buns, interior side down, on your grill. Check them closely as they go from not done to burnt pretty quickly. Step #10: Grab yourself a big platter and take everything off the grill. Step #11: Assemble your burgers: Bottom bun, Sriracha mayo, lettuce, burger patty, onion, pineapple, peanut sauce, cilantro, top bun.
Ways to Serve This Thai Burger
With Sides: Serve with an easy cucumber and onion salad or enjoy with a couple of beers. On Greens: Serve it over dressed greens for a refreshing salad-like meal. In a Wrap: Serve in a lettuce wrap for a light, crunchy option. As a Burger Bowl: Skip the wrap or bun and create a flavorful burger bowl. Low-Carb Option: If you’re watching your carbs, this burger is also delicious without the bun—just wrap everything up in a big piece of lettuce and dig in!
To reheat, thaw frozen patties in the fridge overnight and warm them in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
