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Vietnamese‑Style Burger with Herb Salad and Chili‑Lime Mayo

A bright, Vietnamese‑inspired burger made with a juicy beef‑and‑pork patty seasoned in the style of chả, layered with a fresh herb salad and a tangy chili‑lime mayo. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight cooking or casual entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course BBQ, dinner, lunch
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

For the patties

  • 1 half pound ground beef
  • 1 half pound ground pork or ground pork sausage
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 pinch black pepper

For the chili lime mayo

  • 1 quarter cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili sauce
  • 1 pinch salt
  • For the herb salad
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 half cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 half cup mint leaves
  • 1 quarter cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil
  • 1 pinch salt

For assembly

  • 4 brioche or soft burger buns
  • Optional sliced jalapeños
  • Optional sliced cucumber

Instructions
 

  • Combine ground beef, ground pork or sausage, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, lime zest, and black pepper. Mix gently and form into four patties.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili sauce, and salt until smooth.
  • Toss lettuce, cilantro, mint, scallions, lime juice, oil, and salt to make the herb salad.
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium high. Cook patties 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  • Toast buns lightly.
  • Spread chili lime mayo on each bun. Add the burger patty, a generous handful of herb salad, and optional jalapeños or cucumber.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The beef and pork blend gives a juicy, chả‑style texture.
  • Use 80 percent lean beef for the best results.
  • Herb salad can be prepped up to one hour ahead.
  • Ground chicken or turkey also works with this seasoning blend.
  • Add more chili sauce for extra heat.
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