Name: Ramen Burger with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound 80/20 ground beef; 3 packets ramen noodles; 3 large eggs; ¼ cup olive oil, divided; 8 slices bacon, cooked; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 2/3 cup Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1/3 cup water, plus more if necessary

Ingredients

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Burgers and Buns

1 pound 80/20 ground beef
3 packets ramen noodles
3 large eggs
¼ cup olive oil, divided
8 slices bacon, cooked

Peanut Sauce

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup Peter Pan Creamy Peanut Butter
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup water, plus more if necessary

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Instructions

To make the sauce, place vinegar, peanut butter, garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, honey, and ginger in a blender jar. Blend, adding the water as you blend, until a thick, yet pourable, completely emulsified sauce forms.
Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second increments until hot.
Prepare the buns. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and boil for 3 minutes. Drain noodles and place them in a large bowl. Add 1 seasoning packet from the noodles and stir. Allow to cool about 20 minutes. Add the 3 eggs and stir until well combined. Divide the noodles into 8 approximately equal portions.
Form each portion into a bun shape and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least an hour and up to overnight.
Cook the burgers. Form the ground beef into 4 approximately equal patties. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. When hot, add 2 tablespoons oil followed by the burger patties. Cook for about 5 minutes on one side, flip, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the burgers from the pan and place 4 noodle buns in the hot skillet with the beef fat. Cook for about 3 minutes on one side and an additional 3 on the other until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from the pan and add the remaining oil. Cook the rest of the noodle buns.
Assemble the burgers. Place 4 noodle buns crispy side down on a plate. Top with burgers, followed by two slices of bacon, and a generous tablespoon of sauce. Top with the remaining buns, crispy side up and serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe is easily multiplied. Additional chilling time is necessary.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes