Asian-style burger patties, seasoned with chopped onion, soy and oyster sauces and sesame seeds, are topped with slices of mozzarella cheese, bean sprouts and pea pods and served on a sesame seed bun.

Asian Cheeseburger

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices (1 ounce each) Wisconsin mozzarella cheese
4 sesame seed hamburger buns
1/2 cup bean sprouts
1/3 cup pea pod slices

1. Combine beef, onion, oyster sauce, sesame seed, soy sauce and pepper; mix well. Shape into 4 patties and cook as directed below.
2. For Indoors: Place patties on greased rack of broiler pan. Broil both sides to desired doneness. Top each with mozzarella cheese; continue broiling until cheese is melted.
3. For Outdoors: Place patties on greased grill over medium coals (coals will be glowing). Grill, uncovered, 5 minutes on each side to desired doneness. Top each with mozzarella cheese; continue grilling until cheese is melted.
4. To serve, place each patty on bun; top with bean sprouts and pea pods.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.