Chinese Egg Burger Recipe: Burger with Oozing Flavors!
Burgers are one of my favorite go-to meals because they are easy to carry and packed with protein and carbs. So, getting a lot of energy from a tightly packed meal is easier. To make my burgers protein-rich, I add eggs to the regular patty.
Today, I will share this Chinese egg burger recipe that I often make for my workday lunch. It is easy to make and has a lot of essential nutrients for my daily needs. For your convenience, I will mention the ingredients and the cooking steps in detail. Let’s make some juicy burgers.
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A Short Overview Of The Recipe
This recipe will be for two servings. The following chart will have the necessary information about the recipe, such as the preparation time, cooking time, calorie count, difficulty level, and more.
| Course: Main | Cuisine: Chinese | Difficulty: Medium | ||
| Total Time: 15 minutes | ||||
| Serving | Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Calories | |
| 2 persons | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 433 kcal | |
Ingredients Needed for the Recipe
The flavor profile of this burger can be customized by adding different ingredients. Here are the ingredients I commonly use for this egg burger.
- Bun: 2 pcs of burger bun
- Beef: 1 lb of ground beef
- Egg: 2 pcs
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Pepper: 1 tsp of black pepper, freshly ground
- Paprika: 1 tsp
- Onion Powder: 1 tsp
- Garlic Powder: 1 tsp
- Oil: 2 tbsp
- Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
- Ketchup: 2 tbsp
- Guacamole: 2 tbsp
Chinese Egg Burger Recipe: Step-By-Step Instructions
The main steps of making this burger are forming and cooking the patty, frying the eggs, and assembling the burger. Let’s start making the burger.
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Step 1: Prepare the Burger Patties
Take the ground beef in a bowl. Season it with salt, pepper, paprika powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix everything with your hands so that the ground beef is evenly seasoned. Then, make two large balls with the ground beef. Press them with your palms to form patties.
Step 2: Cook the Patties
Put about 1 tbsp of oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, place the patties onto the pan. Cook them for about 4 minutes on one side and then flip them. Cook for 4 more minutes to get a good crust on both sides. Then, remove the patties from the pan.
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Step 3: Fry the Eggs
Put 1 tbsp of oil in the same pan and crack two eggs in the pan. Don’t stir the eggs. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes or until they have a brown edge. Then, take them off.
Step 4: Assemble the Burger
Cut burger buns in halves. Put a large dollop of mayo and ketchup mixture onto the bottom bun. Place the burger patty on top. Then, place the fried eggs. Spread guacamole onto the top bun and cover the egg with it. The delicious egg and beef burger is now ready.
Nutritional Elements of the Recipe
As I have already mentioned, this burger is a powerhouse. Each serving of this recipe has 433 calories with a lot of protein, carbs, and vitamins. Here is a list of the nutrients.
- Total Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 12.2g
- Total Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
- Total Sugar: 1g
- Cholesterol: 198mg
- Sodium: 1414mg
- Potassium: 513mg
- Calcium: 49mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Vitamin A: 30IU
- Vitamin C: 0.9mg
The beef patty and egg in this burger are the sources of a good amount of protein. You also get a lot of fat, almost half of which is unsaturated fat. However, the amount of dietary fiber in this burger is too low. You can increase the percentage of fiber by adding lettuce to the burger.
A concerning thing about this burger is its cholesterol and sodium content. Eating foods with high cholesterol and sodium isn’t good for your health in the long run. Where the daily need for sodium is 2300mg, this burger alone provides more than 1400mg. So, you should be careful about other sodium intakes.
Do’s and Don’ts of the Recipe
Here are some tips from my experience to make the recipe easier.
Do’s
- Grill the burger buns to make them a bit crispier.
- Put some cheese on the burger patties one minute before taking them out. Cover them with a lid so that the cheese melts quickly.
Don’ts
- Don’t make the patties too thin or they will dry out faster.
- Don’t fry the egg for too long. Otherwise, the yolk will be hard. You want a slightly runny yolk that will ooze out when you press the buns.
Can I Make the Patties with Other Types of Meat?
Of course. You can use ground pork, chicken, or venison to make this burger. The seasoning will almost be the same for all types of meat. Just remember one thing about making patties. You should use a combination of 80% meat and 20% fat.
The fat works as a binding agent to keep the patty together. It also enhances the flavor of the burger and makes it juicier. But, don’t add a lot of fat.
How Do I Know If the Patties Are Cooked Properly?
If the patties are about three-quarters of an inch thick, they will take a total of 8 minutes to cook. You can adjust the cooking time by making the patties thicker or thinner. When you place the patties on the pan, make sure the pan is hot enough and you hear that sizzling sound.
Start counting time from that moment and don’t touch the patties until they are cooked for about three and a half minutes. Then, you can turn the patties and check if they are seared properly.
What Can I Serve As a Side With This Egg Burger?
French fry or potato wedges go well with this juicy burger. You can also serve this burger with a honey mustard sauce. Dipping the burger into the honey mustard sauce multiplies the pleasure of eating it.
Cheese dips are also great to go with burgers. You can make a cheese dip from cheeses that melt well, such as mozzarella, provolone, or gruyere cheese.
Can I Make the Burger Patties Ahead of Time and Store Them?
Of course. You can make burger patties in large quantities and put them in the freeze. When necessary, take them out and fry them for about 10-12 minutes so that they are properly cooked on the inside.
The best storage tip I can give is to freeze the patties on a large tray first and then wrap them in cling film so that it is easier to use them later.
Conclusion
In my opinion, the addition of egg to a regular beef burger elevates not only the size but also the flavor and texture of the burger. It also increases the nutritional value as eggs contain a lot of protein and vitamins. So, you can make this egg burger pretty often for when you need the most energy.
This Chinese egg burger recipe has all the detailed information with the necessary images. So, you can easily replicate the process and make delicious egg burgers. Give it a try.
