Ramen Burgers

Ingredients

• kosher salt (For the salted cooking water and seasoning, to taste.)
• 2 packages ramen noodles (Discard seasoning packets.)
• 2 large eggs (Lightly beaten.)
• freshly ground black pepper (For seasoning, to taste.)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 jalapeño (Finely chopped.)
• 0.5 onion (Chopped.)
• 1 green onion (Thinly sliced.)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 4 Monterey Jack cheese slices
• lettuce (For serving.)
• 1 tomato (Sliced.)
• vegetable oil (For coating the pan.)
• Sriracha (For drizzling, optional.)

Steps

1. 1

   Make the ramen buns. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse them with cold water.

2. 2

   Place the cooled noodles in a large bowl. Add the lightly beaten eggs and toss until the noodles are evenly coated. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and pour in enough vegetable oil to thinly coat the bottom. Place the rings from 4 mason jar lids in the pan.

4. 4

   Using tongs, fill each lid ring with the noodle mixture. Press down on each portion to compact the noodles into even rounds.

5. 5

   Cook the noodle rounds until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat as needed to cook the remaining noodle mixture, then wipe the pan clean.

6. 6

   Make the burgers. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped jalapeño, chopped onion, sliced green onion, and garlic powder. Mix just until combined.

7. 7

   Form the beef mixture into 4 patties. Season both sides of each patty with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

8. 8

   Return the pan to medium-high heat and pour in a thin layer of vegetable oil to coat the bottom. When the oil is hot, add the beef patties.

9. 9

   Cook the patties until they reach your preferred doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.

10. 10

    During the last minute of cooking, place one Monterey Jack slice on each patty. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook for about 1 minute, until the cheese is melted.

11. 11

    Assemble the burgers by topping 4 ramen buns with lettuce, sliced tomato, and a cooked burger patty.

12. 12

    Drizzle the patties with Sriracha if desired, then top each burger with one of the remaining ramen buns.

Notes

The source does not specify the ramen package size or the amount of oil, lettuce, black pepper, salt, or Sriracha. Nutrition estimates are ingredient-based and may differ from the site's total nutrition listing.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• American
• burger
• pan-fried
• quick meal