Hamburgers with Grilled Apple and Chili Crisp

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These hamburgers with grilled apple and chili crisp are juicy and delicious. For your summer grilling, level up beef patties with grilled sweet-tart apples and thick-cut onions and chili-crisp mayo.

closeup of hamburger with grilled onion and grilled apple
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 red apples, cored (such as Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady) 

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chili crisp, divided, plus more for serving 

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 2 (1/3-inch) slices red onion

  • 4 hamburger buns

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Slice 1 apple using a mandoline slicer to create 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices. Shred any remaining scraps plus all or part of the second apple to get 1/2 cup shredded apple. Squeeze shredded apple to extract some of the moisture. Reserve any remaining apple for another use. 

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)). 

  3. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon chili crisp, salt, and the 1/2 cup shredded apple in a bowl. Shape into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) patties, 4 inches in diameter. Mixture may be wet so be sure to tightly pack patties.

  4. Oil the grill grate. Grill patties, covered, carefully turning halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into centers of patties reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 10 to 13 minutes. Grill onion slices, turning halfway through, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill apple slices, turning halfway through, 4 to 5 minutes. If you like, grill buns, cut sides down, until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. When onions are cool enough to handle, separate rings.

  5. Stir mayonnaise and remaining 2 teaspoons chili crisp together in a small bowl. Spread buns with mayonnaise mixture and fill with patties, onion, and apple slices. Serve with additional chili crisp

    From the Editor:

    For juicy burgers use 80 percent lean/20 percent fat ground beef.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

684 Calories
35g Fat
51g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 684
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 46%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 856mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 39g 77%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 156mg 12%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 727mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.