Fire Up with a Firecracker Burger

Firecrackers might be for celebrations, but this burger is a celebration all its own! Think spicy, tropical, and fresh all on a bun. Fire up the grill, grab your family and friends and get your celebration going.

FIRECRACKER BURGER

Courtesy of Missouri Beef Council Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning 1-1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 6 sesame seed sandwich rolls, split, toasted 1 cup watercress or mixed spring greens Directions:

1. Combine ground beef, curry powder, Caribbean jerk seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into six 1/2-inch thick patties.
2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally.
3. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, and lime peel in a small bowl.
4. Spread sauce on cut sides of rolls. Place one burger on the bottom half of each roll; top evenly with watercress. Close sandwiches.

Serves 6 Read more about interesting burgers in this article published in the July/August issue of Missouri Life: https://missourilife.com/a-bevy-of-surprising-burgers/ Meet a veteran who made gold-medal burgers in the article originally published in partnership with the Missouri Beef Council: https://missourilife.com/meet-the-missouri-veteran-who-makes-gold-medal-burgers/ Article originally published in the May 2016 issue of Missouri Life.