Szechuan Beef Burgers

INGREDIENTS

• For the Szechuan Beef Patties:
• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 2 1/2 Tb. hoisin sauce
• 2 Tb. peanut butter
• 1 1/2 Tb. soy sauce
• 1 tsp. sriracha sauce
• For the Szechuan Stir Fry Topping:
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced thin
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 1 1/2 inch sections
• 1/2 cup roasted peanuts
• 1-2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and sliced thin (optional)
• 1 Tb. sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 Tb. black Chinese vinegar (sub rice vinegar)
• 1-2 tsp. sriracha sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tb. fresh grated ginger
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• water
• For the Szechuan Beef Burgers:
• 6 Buns
• Wasabi Mayonnaise (optional)